‘Trump vs. Bernie’ With James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik Mocks the Tomfoolery of Today’s Election

Dyan James

Worthy of a coveted spot on “Saturday Night Live,” the comedy sketch that is “Trump vs. Bernie w/ James Adomian & Anthony Atamanuik“ is garnering record praise for its comedic relief from the circus we call our presidential election.

Audiences are treated to the folly of renowned impressionists James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik as they take the stage and hilariously duke it out as Democrat Sanders (white-wig-wearing Adomian) and billionaire Republican Trump (heavily bronzed Atamanuik). Always up on the most recent election news, Adomian and Atamanuik successfully keep their act current, touching on the latest topics with the idiocy of the ‘16 election. Featured on Comedy Central and CNN, the act rivals any political comedy sketch out there and has everyone wishing the beloved duo were the actual guys running for office.

The impressions are so dead-on and the material so typically foolish, audiences forget they’re watching what is only a fun portrayal of reality. “A hilarious, and discomfortingly accurate portrayal of a Donald Trump,” is how Esquire described it. And the Huffington Post said, “Larry David was pretty, pretty good as Bernie Sanders, but [Adomian] is even better.”

Adomian is a standup comedian and actor who is famous for his spot-on impressions. His upcoming credits include “Adventures of Drunky” and “Love After Love.” He’s been a guest on Comedy Central’s “@Midnight” and starred in “The Meltdown,” “Drunk History,” “Comedy Bang! Bang!” and “Children’s Hospital“ on Adult Swim. Adomian performed standup on “John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show” on Comedy Central and became a top 10 finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” His voiceover credits include “Pig Goat Banana Cricket” on Nickelodeon as well as Disney’s “Future Worm.” He debuted his standup comedy album “Low Hangin Fruit” in ‘12.

Atamanuik, a New York City-based comedian and actor, belongs to the improv team “Death By Roo Roo” and co-hosts “ASSSSCAT 3000” at UCB New York. His acting credits include “30 Rock,” “Broad City,” “Difficult People,” “Dinner with Brett Gelman” and “Teacher’s Lounge” on MTV. He also tended bar on “Watch What Happens Live” hosted by Andy Cohen on Bravo. Atamanuik is currently active on “Funny Or Die” and “Comedy Central Digital.”

In addition to its live international tour, the “Trump vs. Bernie” comedy debate skit made a guest appearance on Comedy Central and two TV specials for Fusion.

James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik perform “Trump vs. Bernie” at Largo at the Coronet on June. 20.