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All 75 Famous People Sacha Baron Cohen Has ‘Duped’ (Photos)

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Since the announcement of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Showtime sequence, “Who Is America?” a number of politicians, together with Sarah Palin and Joe Walsh, have mentioned that they had been tricked into speaking on-camera with the actor’s many aliases. They aren’t alone, as many different public figures have been deceived by Baron Cohen into showing in (generally unflattering, however at all times uncomfortable) onscreen moments.

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1. Donald Trump In 2003, when Trump was nonetheless an entrepreneur and never but within the White House, Baron Cohen, posing as British rapper Ali G, approached him with an fascinating enterprise proposal: gloves that maintain your fingers heat whereas consuming ice cream. Trump later claimed that he was the one particular person to have “immediately” walked out of an Ali G interview.

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2. Newt Gingrich Amid talks of welfare reform and the potential of a feminine president, probably the most entertaining second of Ali G’s interview with former speaker of the House was Ali G repeatedly asking Gingrich the way to pronounce his title.

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3. Pat Buchanan Conservative political commentator Pat Buchanan appeared to go together with Baron Cohen’s ruse as his character mixes up WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) with BLTs when speaking about Iraq.

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4. Christine Todd Whitman Whitman, the previous head of the Environmental Protection Agency and governor of New Jersey, endured questions from Ali G in regards to the dimension and ecological penalties of whale feces.

WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III answer questions during a news conference releasing the findings of the National War Powers Commission on Capitol Hill on July 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. The bipartisan commission, which the Baker chaired with fellow former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, recommended repeal of the War Powers Act and closer consultation between the White House and Congress in initiating combat. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

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5. James Baker Ali G probed the previous secretary of state in regards to the hazard of Iraq and Iran having such related names. “Ain’t there a real danger, that someone give like a message over the radio to one of them fighter pilots, where one of them says ‘Bomb Iraq,’ and the geezer don’t hear it properly and bombs Iran instead of Iraq?” he requested, to which Baker responded, “No danger.”

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6. Neil Hamilton “Totally disgraced” member of parliament Neil Hamilton shared what gave the impression to be a joint with Ali G onstage. This was met with the character’s approval.

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7. Ralph Nader The former Green Party presidential candidate engaged in a dialogue with Ali G in regards to the risks of residing within the jungle and the way to rig electrical energy meters.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Gail Porter attends the "Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam" opening night at the Royal Albert Hall on January 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

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8. Gail Porter Ali G serenaded tv star Gail Porter with “Every Breath You Take” by The Police whereas holding her hand in an prolonged, uncomfortable second.

Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas Perez participate in the Department of Justices commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities Action July 23, 2010 in Washington, DC.

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9. Dick Thornburgh The former lawyer normal was requested by Ali G simply “how hung” the members of a hung jury are.

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10. Boutros Boutros-Ghali “I am Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Put down your gun and listen to Bob Marley,” mentioned the late former UN secretary normal as he closed out the interview.