Late-Night Hosts Respond to John Kelly Saying Civil War Was About "Compromise" | THR News

Late-Night Hosts Respond to John Kelly Saying Civil War Was About "Compromise" | THR News

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Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and James Corden criticized White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's comments on the Civil War, which he attributed to a lack of compromise. Colbert mocked Kelly's understanding of history, while Meyers and writer Amber Ruffin highlighted the role of slavery. Corden humorously ridiculed Kelly's remarks and appearance. The White House, through Sarah Huckabee Sanders, defended Kelly's comments, asserting that history isn't perfect.

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What did James Corden say about the nature of the Civil War?

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What explanation did Sarah Huckabee Sanders provide regarding Kelly's reference to General Lee?

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