Anderson Cooper asks Trump if he understands he bragged about 'sexually assaulting women'

Donald Trump responds to his tape.
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While the first audience question of Sunday night's presidential debate challenged the candidates on their conduct, neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump mentioned the vulgar audio that was released on Friday in their answers. Moderator Anderson Cooper wasn't letting it go, though. Turning to Trump, he asked, "You bragged that you sexually assaulted women. Do you understand that?"

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.