‘Saturday Night Live’ Tackles the VP Debate and Donald Trump’s Sexism Scandal (Video)
Alec Baldwin is really getting the most out of his impression of the Republican presidential candidate.Alec Baldwin is really getting the most out of his Donald Trump impression.
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