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Stephen Colbert’s Melania Trump impersonator will have you in stitches

Stephen Colbert’s Melania Trump impersonator will have you in stitches

As Stephen Colbert continues his live coverage of the Republican National Convention, the comedic possibilities just keep rolling in – and Melania Trump’s plagiarized opening night speech proved just too good to pass up.

Colbert set up the bit by announcing an exclusive appearance by the presidential candidate’s wife to deny the charges. What viewers actually got was Tony Award winning actress Laura Benanti doing a spot on imitation of Trump’s accent and posture.

Watch below, but hang on to your giggle box. It’s about to explode.

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