Hillary Clinton Spars with Comedian on Parody Talk-Show Interview
“I could send you some pamphlets that might help you understand”, she offered.
Other topics brought up during the interview included the designer of Clinton’s signature pantsuits and whether her daughter Chelsea discussed romantic crushes with Ivanka Trump, daughter of Clinton’s Republican opponent Donald Trump. He, then, sat down with an unfazed Clinton to commence the interview.
“When you see how well it works for Donald Trump, do you think to yourself, oh, well, maybe I should be more racist?” the host continued.
Other topics brought up included the comedian’s interest in the designer of Clinton’s signature pantsuits and whether her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, discussed romantic crushes with Ivanka Trump, daughter of Clinton’s Republican opponent, Donald Trump, in the November 8 election.
“Not to take away from the historical significance of you perhaps becoming the first female present”.
Trump was not spared during the interview. “I wouldn’t take up arms”.
“I really regret doing this”, Clinton says. And when she mentioned “a little something called the double standard” to her host’s fake sexist questions. Clinton said: “I assume he’ll wear that red power tie”.
The actor said he wanted to meet the person who makes Clinton’s pant suits because he wants to go as a “librarian from outer space” for Halloween.
“That’s even more appropriate”, Clinton deadpanned.
Scott Aukerman, who directed the episode, told The Daily Beast it was actually Clinton’s idea to do the bit and it was a “pretty relaxed, fun shoot”. What’s the best way to reach you?
The over 5-minute interview closes with a joke about Clinton’s email controversy.
Clinton responds by staring the comedian down.