Late-Night Hosts Laugh Alongside World Leaders at Donald Trump's U.N. Speech | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Laugh Alongside World Leaders at Donald Trump's U.N. Speech | THR News

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The transcript discusses the media's frequent laughter at President Donald Trump, focusing on a specific incident at the UN General Assembly where Trump claimed his administration had achieved more than any other in U.S. history, prompting laughter from world leaders. Commentators and late-night hosts found irony in the situation, given Trump's past remarks about not wanting to be a laughing stock. Various late-night hosts, including Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, and Conan O'Brien, made jokes about the incident, highlighting the comedic response to Trump's bold claim.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of world leaders to Trump's claim about his administration's success at the UN General Assembly?

They applauded enthusiastically.

They remained silent.

They walked out.

They laughed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which late-night host joked about Trump's late arrival to the UN due to New York traffic?

Conan O'Brien

Jimmy Fallon

Stephen Colbert

Seth Meyers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Seth Meyers describe the audience's reaction to Trump's speech?

They were still laughing.

They were confused.

They were angry.

They were impressed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comparison did Jimmy Fallon make regarding Trump's speech?

A family reunion

A political debate

An awkward wedding speech

A successful business meeting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Conan O'Brien say about Trump's accidental success at the UN?

He was misunderstood.

He impressed the audience.

He made some foreigners happy.

He received a standing ovation.