Laura Benanti and Stephen Colbert Bring Back Melania 2.0: ‘You Can’t Spell Grift Without Gift’ | Video

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Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti on "The Late Show" (CBS)
Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti on "The Late Show" (CBS)

Stephen Colbert will be going live on Tuesday night after President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress. So on Monday night, the CBS host made sure to bring back First Lady Melania Trump 2.0 to tease what to expect.

“Hello, Stephen. It is a pleasure for you to see me again,” Laura Benanti began the “Late Show” bit, reprising the character she’s played since 2016. “That’s right, Stephen. This is Melania 2.0, and it is giving background actor on ‘Suits’ or lawyer for tables.”

“Yes, I have been splitting my time between Mar-a-Lago, The White House and Camp David,” she explained when the comedian questioned where she’s been.

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