Samantha Bee Receives Support from Jon Stewart Over Ivanka Trump Comment | THR News

Samantha Bee Receives Support from Jon Stewart Over Ivanka Trump Comment | THR News

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The transcript discusses a controversy involving a TBS host who used a profanity to describe Ivanka Trump, leading to backlash and support from various quarters. Jon Stewart defended the host, criticizing the political right's tactics. The incident drew comparisons to Roseanne Barr's firing and sparked debates on media standards.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the backlash against the TBS host?

A comment on social media policies

A controversial joke about the President

A profanity used to describe Ivanka Trump

A political statement about immigration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jon Stewart respond to the controversy involving the TBS host?

He criticized the TBS host

He supported the TBS host

He remained neutral

He called for the show's cancellation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jon Stewart imply about the political right's reaction to the controversy?

They wanted to support the TBS host

They were indifferent to the issue

They were playing a strategic game

They were genuinely offended

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comparison did conservatives make in response to the TBS host's comments?

The firing of Roseanne Barr

The resignation of a political figure

The impeachment of a president

The cancellation of another TV show

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's reaction to the TBS host's comments?

They ignored the comments

They supported the host's freedom of speech

They called the comments vile and vicious

They praised the host