Samantha Bee burns Trump with the perfect response to his CBC comment

Samantha Bee's savage clapback after President Trumps press conference.
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Samantha Bee had the perfect response to an uncomfortable moment during President Donald Trump's press conference Thursday.

While taking questions, Trump asked journalist April Ryan, who is black, if she was friends with the Congressional Black Caucus and if she would set up a meeting for him with the organization. The question clearly surprised Ryan, who reminded Trump that she is "just a reporter."

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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.