Late-Night Hosts Address The NBC News Report That Tillerson Called The President a 'Moron' | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Address The NBC News Report That Tillerson Called The President a 'Moron' | THR News

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Late night hosts reacted to a report that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called President Trump a moron. The report claimed Tillerson considered resigning but was convinced not to by Vice President Pence. Tillerson denied considering resignation. Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, James Corden, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers all offered comedic takes on the situation, with each host adding their unique humor to the controversy. The segment concluded with an invitation for viewers to watch the full segments and share their opinions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main controversy involving Rex Tillerson that late-night hosts discussed?

His financial dealings with Exxon Mobil

His involvement in a foreign policy scandal

His alleged comment calling President Trump a moron

His resignation from the Secretary of State position

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night host joked about Tillerson's alleged comment by saying 'Secretary of stating the obvious'?

Jimmy Kimmel

Seth Meyers

Stephen Colbert

James Corden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jimmy Kimmel conclude his monologue regarding the Tillerson controversy?

By showing a clip of President Trump

With a mock press conference

With a musical performance

By interviewing Rex Tillerson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jimmy Fallon discuss with Hillary Clinton on The Tonight Show?

Her new book release

The Tillerson controversy

Her thoughts on the 2020 election

Her favorite late-night show

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Seth Meyers highlight about Trump's confidence in his staff?

Trump's confidence in Tillerson was similar to that in others who left

Trump's confidence in Tillerson was unwavering

Trump's confidence was based on Tillerson's performance

Trump had no confidence in Tillerson