SNL's James Austin Johnson Says He Hopes Trump Never Mentions His Name
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Michael Haskoor
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Summary
James Austin Johnson, the SNL cast member who portrays Donald Trump, discusses his feelings about potentially attracting the real president's attention. During a post-screening discussion for the documentary 'Playing POTUS' about presidential impersonations, Johnson expressed concern about Trump targeting him, saying he hopes his name never comes out of Trump's mouth. The article explores the unique challenges of impersonating a sitting president and the real-world implications of political satire.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledAm I fearful of the crazy person who wields the military … and seems to target individuals? Yeah, I hope my name never comes out of his mouth.
Yeah, I hope my name never comes out of his mouth.
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