'SNL' skit hilariously mocks Trump's feud with Nordstrom

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February 13, 2017 4:58 PM

In the skit, Melissa McCarthy, who portrays White House press secretary Sean Spicer, accuses Nordstrom of terrorism for dropping Ivanka Trump's fashion line.

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"Saturday Night Live" took on President Donald Trump's feud with Nordstrom this weekend in a skit featuring a mock White House press conference that promotes Ivanka Trump's fashion line in a QVC-style advertisement.

In the skit, Melissa McCarthy, who portrays White House press secretary Sean Spicer, slams the press for not covering certain terrorist attacks, such as Nordstrom's decision to drop Ivanka's line of clothing and accessories.

"That's Nordstrom's loss because these are high, high-quality products," McCarthy said. "In fact, I'm wearing one of her bangles right now. It's beautiful, it's shimmery, it's elegant — and at $39.99, it is unbelievably affordable."

As McCarthy delivers her sales pitch, the bangle's price and a phone number for ordering it appear at the bottom of the shot.

Then she launches into a promotion for Ivanka Trump shoes.

"And don't even get me started on her shoes, because these babies are a real head-turner," McCarthy said while lifting her leg to show off Ivanka Trump's $135 "Katie" pumps.

Trump lashed out at Nordstrom last week on Twitter for dropping Ivanka's fashion line.

"My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by Nordstrom," Trump tweeted. "She is a great person — always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!"

Spicer later backed up Trump's statement, saying Nordstrom's decision was a "direct attack on his policies and [Ivanka's] name." Then Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway entered the conflict when she told people to "go buy Ivanka's stuff." She was later accused of violating ethics rules.

Nordstrom said it dropped Ivanka's line because sales were sliding.

The "SNL" skit might have been targeting more than the Nordstrom feud, however.

Politico reported last week that Donald Trump was unhappy with Spicer being portrayed by a woman on the comedy show because he doesn't like his people to "look weak." McCarthy first appeared as Spicer on "SNL" a week ago.

It's possible the report played a role in the show's decision to have McCarthy donning Ivanka Trump heels and jewelry in its latest episode.

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