President Trump and TV Stars

May 3, 2026, 18:27

Introduction

President Donald Trump wrote bad things about Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel on social media. He also said Governor Gavin Newsom is a bad leader.

Main Body

President Trump and Bill Maher do not agree. Trump says Maher was scared at the White House. He says Maher asked for a drink immediately. Maher says the meeting was okay, but he still dislikes Trump. Trump is also angry at Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel said something about Melania Trump. Trump says Kimmel is dangerous. He wants ABC to fire Kimmel. Now, the government is looking at ABC's license. Some people think Trump wants to stop Kimmel from speaking. At the same time, Governor Newsom is in a legal fight with Fox News.

Conclusion

The President still wants TV stations to stop these men. The legal fights continue.

Learning

⚡️ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes people doing things. We use a simple pattern: Person $\rightarrow$ Action $\rightarrow$ Something/Someone.

Trump $\rightarrow$ wrote $\rightarrow$ bad things
Trump $\rightarrow$ says $\rightarrow$ Maher was scared
Kimmel $\rightarrow$ said $\rightarrow$ something

How to use this for A2: To describe a story, just pick a person and add a simple verb.

Word Watch: 'Bad' vs 'Dangerous' Both words describe something negative, but 'dangerous' is stronger. $ext{Bad (Sad/Wrong)} < ext{Dangerous (Risky/Hurtful)}$

Quick Tip: 'Do not agree' Instead of saying "they fight," the text says "do not agree." This is a polite way to say two people have different ideas.

Vocabulary Learning

President (n.)

The elected head of a country.

Example:The President will give a speech at the ceremony.

Governor (n.)

The elected head of a state or province.

Example:The Governor announced new rules for schools.

leader (n.)

A person who guides or directs others.

Example:She is a respected leader in her community.

agree (v.)

To have the same opinion or decision.

Example:They agree that the project should start next month.

scared (adj.)

Feeling fear or anxiety.

Example:He was scared when the thunderstorm began.

meeting (n.)

An event where people gather to discuss something.

Example:The meeting will take place at 10 a.m.

dislikes (v.)

To not like something.

Example:She dislikes spicy food.

dangerous (adj.)

Capable of causing harm or injury.

Example:The mountain trail is dangerous during winter.

license (n.)

An official permission to do something.

Example:He got a license to drive a truck.

legal (adj.)

Relating to the law or following the law.

Example:They filed a legal complaint against the company.

fight (n.)

A struggle or conflict between people.

Example:The two teams had a tough fight in the final.