Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart Respond to Trump's Request for "Equal Time" | THR News

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart Respond to Trump's Request for "Equal Time" | THR News

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Jon Stewart returned to discuss Trump's tweets criticizing late-night hosts for being anti-Trump. Colbert and Stewart humorously addressed Trump's request for equal time on comedy shows. They also discussed Rex Tillerson's alleged insult towards Trump. Stewart struggled to say something positive about Trump, jokingly choosing love over Trump's presidency. Later, Stewart shared a video message about being targeted by Trump on Twitter, humorously reflecting on his childhood dreams.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of discussion when Jon Stewart returned to The Late Show?

Stephen Colbert's new book

Jon Stewart's new show

President Trump's tweets about late-night hosts

The upcoming elections

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jon Stewart humorously describe Donald Trump during his attempt to be positive?

As a comedian

As not a cannibal

As a great leader

As a genius

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the alleged comment made by Rex Tillerson about President Trump?

He called him a genius

He called him a moron

He praised his leadership

He criticized his policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jon Stewart thank President Trump for in his video message?

For inviting him to the White House

For supporting his new show

For mentioning him in a tweet

For being a great president

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What childhood dream did Jon Stewart humorously reflect on in his video message?

Becoming a famous actor

Being insulted by the president on Twitter

Winning an Oscar

Hosting a late-night show