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Drain the Swamp (Season 5, Episode 29)
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TV Episode | 38 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Firstly, John Oliver addresses the firing/resignation of Attorney General of the United States Jeff Sessions and his successor. Then he starts talking about the catch phrase Trump used in his campaign 'Drain the swamp'. John illustrates ...See moreFirstly, John Oliver addresses the firing/resignation of Attorney General of the United States Jeff Sessions and his successor. Then he starts talking about the catch phrase Trump used in his campaign 'Drain the swamp'. John illustrates that how little Trump had done to drain the swamp, rather he is nurturing him and appointing them in key positions to make favorable decisions for the lobbyists. Finally he closes with the fact how celebrities earning millions of dollars by promoting products in social media without proper declaration of an ad post. Written by Niaz Islam Arif See less
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Eric Morrell
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Updated Nov 11, 2018
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Nov 11, 2018 (United States)
Awards
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Won 30 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 63 wins & 125 nominations

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
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David Kaye
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