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Actor Rob Lowe thinks Saturday Night Live may have become too real with its impersonation of Donald Trump—who is currently portrayed by actor James Austin Johnson.
Lowe made the comment Thursday on his Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast in conversation with SNL alum Jay Pharoah. Lowe said there seemed to be a difference between what he has seen Johnson do backstage and on-air.
“I discovered him when he was just walking around with a mask during COVID. He would just walk around [impersonating] Trump, and that’s how he got the job,” said Lowe, explaining that it wasn’t just Johnson’s impression but what he was saying.
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