The man who played Trump for Harris debate prep reacts to ‘remarkable’ night

Philippe Reines is a former Clinton advisor who helped Harris prepare for the debate by standing in for Donald Trump. He joins Chris Hayes to give his reaction to Wednesday’s performance.



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[roseharris]

Dear fellows Americans, she did great but it isn't done. So, please, please, your participation in this election is of great importance. Please vote in this election, please vote for Kamala 💙 💙 💙 our country deserves better than the old orange clown 🤡.

[biondna]

I wish I didn't have personal experience with both taking care of loved ones with dementia, and narcissists. But it leaves no doubt for me about what I've heard and seen these last eight years regarding 45. He's a sociopathic malignant narcissist with worsening dementia. He's the WORST thing we could have in the White House.

[dukhwanee]

"He's not rubick's cube, he's not hard to figure out. He's Janga, you push one thing and he falls apart."

[redjacemory]

He made fun of her for preparing, then complained about how prepared she was. lol

[garyrochussen]

When she told us, "I know Donald Trump's type, " she wasn't lying!!!

[DonnaCalhoun-ng]

Trump's mindset was to debate J. Biden. Unfortunately, K. Harris showed up.

[gloriasmith]

"81 million people fired you donald trump!!.🤣🤣🤣

[alicemcpherson]

Harris is an outstanding, intelligent, strong, articulate and honest person. I honor you Madam President. What a role model for all women!

[simmogj]

You want JD Vance as president? If you're in doubt about voting for Harris. Trump is 78, he's not well, and if he's elected, the probability of JD Vance becoming president in the next 4 years is extremely high.

[stuartdryer]

I loved Kamala Harris's facial expressions, when Trump was saying utterly deranged insane nonsense. They reminded me a little bit of some Sarah Cooper videos, not the parts where she's lip-sinking Trump but the parts where she is portraying "herself" and reacting to his insanity.

[traciechakraborty]

Philippe was HILARIOUS! You should make him MSNBC regular. & I hope he helps Coach whoop JD's butt cause that was BEST DEBATE EVER! 💙💙HARRIS/ WALZ 2024💙💙

[uriellevelupriley]

She was taking notes. That's how you know she was prepared. 45 was unprepared and unhinged. It was a blow out 34-0. 😂😂😂

[jujubees]

Oh that, "I'm speaking" moment was completely rehearsed by him. He couldn't wait to use it 😂
He was so proud of himself 🤣

[BradleySkaggsNYC]

"You are a disgrace" to his face. Finally.

[lorabrowne]

Trump doesnt debate. He rambles/whines/asserts. Has nothing to do with debating.

[leatelierr]

Taylor Swift's post 20 minutes after the debate amazing!

[mcwriter]

Great people around her? And she LISTENS to them?! What a concept...

[avedic]

On optics
It's interesting how Kamala spent the entire time looking directly at Trump OR the camera(everyone watching).
While Trump spent the entire time....staring at the moderators. Never once addressing Kamala and barely looking into the camera. She also seemed to intuit she was ON TV, even while not speaking. While Mr. TV Personality, seemed to totally forget that. The split screen optics part of all of this was pretty fascinating. Kamala absolutely delivered on every front.

[spike]

Job Interview !, exactly, no company in their right mind would ever hire Trump,

[laughingowl]

This is the most fascinating interview about the debate I've seen. I know Kamala curbstomped Trump into rage-spittle mic soaking, but learning about the process of professional debate prep at that level of consequence blew my mind. I watched three times.