S1:E16 Trump Show

Original Air Date: Jul 24, 2016

The political circus goes into overdrive as Trump is crowned the Republican nominee - and Melania, controversially, speaks! Capitalizing on his children to help humanize his image, can Trump plus Pence finally rally a unified party?

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Sneak Peek: Make America Rage Again - Tom Morello Interview

S1:E16 Preview Scene (1:51)

Sneak Peek: Make America Rage Again - Tom Morello Interview

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes: RNC Convention

S1:E16 Preview Scene (3:05)

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes: RNC Convention

Sneak Peek: BTS with Donald Trump Jr. at the RNC Convention

S1:E16 Preview Scene (1:38)

Sneak Peek: BTS with Donald Trump Jr. at the RNC Convention

Donald Trump Talks About Melania's Speech

S1:E16 Interview (22:10)

Donald Trump Talks About Melania's Speech

Donald Trump Talks About Roger Ailes

S1:E16 Interview (:49)

Donald Trump Talks About Roger Ailes

Donald Trump Talks About Ted Cruz

S1:E16 Interview (4:13)

Donald Trump Talks About Ted Cruz

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