Thanks to Gawker leaking Donald Trump's phone number, anyone — including President Obama — can give him a ring. On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon decided to put on a bad wig and show us what it would be like if Obama actually did call The Donald to offer him debate advice. Not surprisingly, the clip involves a lot of bragging, interrupting, Chris Christie jokes, and auto tune. Watch the video below. Catherine Garcia
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