Late-Night Hosts Call Out Trump for "Pocahontas" Jab | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Call Out Trump for "Pocahontas" Jab | THR News

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The transcript discusses President Trump's controversial remark referring to Senator Elizabeth Warren as 'Pocahontas' during an event honoring Native American code talkers. Late night hosts like Trevor Noah, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers reacted, describing the comment as embarrassing and inappropriate. The remark received backlash from Native American leaders, who found it offensive. The White House stated that a racial slur was not intended.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname did President Trump use for Senator Elizabeth Warren during the event?

Pocahontas

Sacagawea

Sitting Bull

Geronimo

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night host introduced a segment called '8 seconds of Seth pinching the bridge of his nose'?

Jimmy Fallon

Trevor Noah

Seth Meyers

Stephen Colbert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general sentiment of late-night hosts regarding Trump's remarks?

Amused

Indifferent

Embarrassing

Supportive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Native American leaders react to Trump's comments?

They found them humorous

They supported them

They considered them offensive

They ignored them

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's stance on Trump's use of a racial slur?

It was not the president's intent

It was a misunderstanding

It was justified

It was intentional