Trump Official's Bombshell NY Times Op-Ed: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

Trump Official's Bombshell NY Times Op-Ed: Late-Night Hosts React | THR News

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The transcript discusses the reactions of various late-night hosts to an anonymous Op-Ed published in the New York Times, written by a senior Trump administration official. The Op-Ed claims to be part of a resistance within the administration to curb Trump's misguided impulses. Hosts like Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon humorously analyze the situation, speculating on the author's identity and the implications of the Op-Ed. The transcript also includes reactions from John Kerry and Trump's own response on social media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main claim of the anonymous senior Trump administration official in the Op-Ed?

They were working to support Trump's policies.

They were part of a resistance to Trump from the left.

They were planning to resign from the administration.

They were part of a resistance to Trump but not from the left.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Stephen Colbert humorously describe the situation in the White House?

As a place where everyone's job is secure.

As a stable and supportive environment.

As a peaceful and quiet workplace.

As a revolving door of employees.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy did Trevor Noah use to describe the situation in the White House?

A plane with a pilot trying to crash it.

A train on the right track.

A ship sailing smoothly.

A car driving safely.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What word did Jimmy Kimmel highlight as a clue to the author's identity?

Star

Guiding

Beacon

Lodestar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Trump respond to the Op-Ed on social media?

He agreed with the Op-Ed's claims.

He ignored it completely.

He questioned the existence of the anonymous official.

He praised the New York Times.