‘S.N.L.’ Goes After Trump Again, With Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer

A sketch lampooning Sean M. Spicer, the White House press secretary, in which he was impersonated by Melissa McCarthy, the comic actress and a surprise guest star, stole the show.

Why Melissa McCarthy Had to Play Sean Spicer

For truly innovative political parody, look beyond the Oval Office to the briefing room, and to the comic genius of Melissa McCarthy.

White House rattled by McCarthy’s spoof of Spicer

More than being lampooned as a press secretary who makes up facts, it was Spicer’s portrayal by a woman that was most problematic in the president’s eyes, according to sources close to him.

Okay @nbcsnl I need @AlecBaldwin playing @realDonaldTrump going crazy watching @Rosie playing @realDonaldTrump - make it happen!

— Andy Wibbels (@andymatic) February 7, 2017

SNL it's time. Cast Rosie O'Donnell as Bannon, the world needs this. We will never ask for another thing again. pic.twitter.com/54jj62ZFni

— Shop Politics (@Shop_Politics) February 7, 2017

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