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NBC Gives Donald Trump Campaign Time During NASCAR Race in Response to Kamala Harris’ ‘SNL’ Appearance

Trump appeared in an extended spot during Sunday's NASCAR coverage on NBC, speaking directly to the camera.

On Sunday, NBC broadcast a NASCAR playoff race, but some viewers noticed toward the end of the broadcast (technically right after the race ended but while coverage was still ongoing) that Trump appeared in an unusual ad, speaking directly to camera while wearing a Red “Make America Great Again” baseball cap, and claiming that electing Harris would cause a “depression” and that viewers should “go and vote.” SNL creator Lorne Michaels previously cited the rules in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter as a reason why the show hadn’t had Trump or Harris on during this cycle. Harris appeared on SNL in a “cold open” sketch alongside Maya Rudolph, who portrays the Vice President for the late night comedy show.

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