TV Hosts Laugh at Trump's Empty Meeting

This news is about a Republican meeting in Dallas, Texas. Donald Trump wanted this meeting, but many seats were empty. TV host Jimmy Kimmel laughed at the empty seats. Trump also promised five thousand dollars to every adult if Republicans win in November. Kimmel says this promise is a lie.
Let us look at the news. There is a big meeting in Dallas, Texas. Donald Trump wants this meeting. It is a Republican meeting. Many people do not go to the meeting. There are many empty seats in the big room.
Donald Trump is on the stage. He talks to the people. He says the room is full. He says nobody is leaving. He even tells people to stay in their seats. He says they cannot go to the bathroom. He does not want empty seats in photos.
Jimmy Kimmel is a famous TV host. He talks about this meeting on his show. He laughs at the empty seats. He says the room is very empty. He says the room is like a Waymo car. A Waymo car has no driver.
Donald Trump also makes a big promise. He says he can give money to people. He promises five thousand dollars to every adult. But there is a rule. The Republicans need a win in November.
Jimmy Kimmel does not believe this promise. He says it is a lie. He also says it is a bribe. He calls it a "libe". This word means a lie and a bribe. This promise costs one point three trillion dollars. The country does not have this money.
Another TV host is Michael Kosta. He is on The Daily Show. He also talks about the five thousand dollars. He says the United States has no money. He says the country has negative forty trillion dollars. He laughs at the big promise. Brian Kilmeade is on Fox and Friends. He says the promise is fun. But Kosta does not agree. Kosta says the country cannot give this money.
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Where was the Republican meeting held?
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“Donald Trump wants this meeting.”
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- 01“There are many empty seats.”
- 02“It is like a Waymo car.”
- 03“I do not believe this.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase describes a venue that has very low attendance.
We went to the cinema, but there are many empty seats.
Used to report what someone claims about a space's capacity.
The manager is at the door and he says the room is full.
A comparison to a driverless vehicle, meaning empty of people.
The office was quiet and like a Waymo car on Sunday.
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TV Hosts Laugh at Trump's Empty Meeting
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like watching funny shows on television?
Personal - 2
Why do people go to big political meetings?
Opinion - 3
Is it good to make big promises that cost a lot of money?
Evaluate - 4
How do you feel when you see empty seats at a show?
Personal - 5
Should TV hosts talk about politicians on their shows?
Opinion - 6
Do you prefer watching news or comedy?
Compare - 7
What do you think will happen if someone promises free money?
Predict - 8
How do you decide if a promise is true or a lie?
Evaluate
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