Saturday Night Live parodies the latest Republican presidential debate, focusing on Donald Trump's dominance despite his absence.
The parody reflects the ongoing dominance of Donald Trump in the Republican Party and the impact of his absence on the debates.
The Republican primary debates have been marked by the absence of Donald Trump and the struggle of other candidates to dislodge him from his commanding lead.
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