Trump Crashes GOP Debate, Relentlessly Mocks His Republican Rivals In 'SNL' Cold Open
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump Crashes GOP Debate, Relentlessly Mocks His Republican Rivals In 'SNL' Cold Open

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump scorched fellow GOP rivals at the “Republican kids’ table debate” on “Saturday Night Live.” Johnson’s Trump, who continues to lead the 2024 Republican presidential field in an average of national polls, pressed pause on the third GOP debate to mock the candidates, including Sen. Tim Scott and his girlfriend. He went on to take aim at “SNL” for giving Ego Nwodim and John Higgins the roles of entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Florida Gov. If they did, it’d be like Paul Rudd or something in there, right?” Trump said. Trump, who said he’s busy going from trial to trial or “‘House Hunters’ but with courtrooms,” later suggested he’d throw one of his children under the bus amid his legal woes.

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