White House Explains Bharara Contact Prior to Firing

White House Explains Bharara Contact Prior to Firing

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Business, Social Studies

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President Trump called federal prosecutor Preet Bharara a day before asking him and 45 other US attorneys to resign. A spokeswoman stated the call was to wish Bharara good luck, but Bharara did not take the call due to communication restrictions. He was fired over the weekend for refusing to resign.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump take regarding Preet Bharara?

He promoted him.

He ignored him.

He called him.

He visited him.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many US attorneys, including Bharara, were asked to resign?

45

30

40

50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by the spokeswoman for President Trump's call?

To reprimand him.

To wish him good luck.

To offer a new position.

To discuss a case.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Preet Bharara not take the President's call?

He was out of town.

He was busy.

He was not informed.

Due to communication restrictions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence of Bharara's refusal to resign?

He was promoted.

He was transferred.

He was fired.

He was given a warning.

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