A1AI-generatedSeptember 12, 2026·2 min read·283 words·5 vocab words·Source: The Guardian Culture

TV Hosts Laugh at Trump's Empty Meeting

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TV Hosts Laugh at Trump's Empty Meeting
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In brief

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.

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Let us look at the news. There is a big in Dallas, Texas. Donald Trump wants this It is a Republican Many people do not go to the There are many 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 seats in photos.

Jimmy Kimmel is a TV host. He talks about this on his show. He laughs at the seats. He says the room is very He says the room is like a Waymo car. A Waymo car has no driver.

Donald Trump also makes a big 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 He says it is a lie. He also says it is a He calls it a "libe". This word means a lie and a This 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 Brian Kilmeade is on Fox and Friends. He says the is fun. But Kosta does not agree. Kosta says the country cannot give this money.

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Comprehension
Question 1 of 3

Where was the Republican meeting held?

Grammar spotlight

Present Simple for habitual actions and states

One point · A1

The present simple is used to describe facts, states, and regular occurrences in A1 English.

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Donald Trump wants this meeting.

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Neutral register

Scenario: You are talking to a friend about a quiet event you went to.

  1. 01There are many empty seats.
  2. 02It is like a Waymo car.
  3. 03I do not believe this.

Register tip · informal

🔑Key Phrases

There are many empty seatsHay muchos asientos vacíos

This phrase describes a venue that has very low attendance.

Plural existential clause using 'there are'.

We went to the cinema, but there are many empty seats.

He says the room is fullÉl dice que la sala está llena

Used to report what someone claims about a space's capacity.

Subject + reporting verb 'says' + noun clause.

The manager is at the door and he says the room is full.

like a Waymo carcomo un coche Waymo

A comparison to a driverless vehicle, meaning empty of people.

Prepositional phrase of comparison using 'like'.

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. 1

    Do you like watching funny shows on television?

    Personal
  2. 2

    Why do people go to big political meetings?

    Opinion
  3. 3

    Is it good to make big promises that cost a lot of money?

    Evaluate
  4. 4

    How do you feel when you see empty seats at a show?

    Personal
  5. 5

    Should TV hosts talk about politicians on their shows?

    Opinion
  6. 6

    Do you prefer watching news or comedy?

    Compare
  7. 7

    What do you think will happen if someone promises free money?

    Predict
  8. 8

    How do you decide if a promise is true or a lie?

    Evaluate

News sourced from: The Guardian Culture. LectoPress rewrites the facts as original graded-reader text for language learners.

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