Trump instantly shuts Clinton down when she tries to 'translate' him

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Donald Trump is not always the most eloquent speaker (remember cyber?) but if anyone is going to translate what he's saying, it absolutely won't be Hillary Clinton.

During the final presidential debate, Trump explained that "we are going to start the engine rolling again, because right now our country is dying. One percent GDP."

"Well, let me translate that if I can, Chris, because — " Clinton began, but Trump instantly shut her down. Watch the moment, below. Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

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.