The Today show plunges to a new low with cringeworthy segment

Channel Nine's Today show failed to 'wake up' on Thursday morning. 

In one of the lowest moments in the program's recent history, an entire segment was dedicated to a Donald Trump impersonator. 

Hosts Georgie Gardner and Deborah Knight awkwardly giggled as comedian John Di Domenico performed an impression of the U.S. president that he'd clumsily tailored for Australian audiences. 

Awkward: Georgie and Deborah appeared to feign amusement as they quizzed the impersonator about a number of topical matters, including his recent state visit to Britain and Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison's surprise election victory

Awkward: Georgie and Deborah appeared to feign amusement as they quizzed the impersonator about a number of topical matters, including his recent state visit to Britain and Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison's surprise election victory

The interview had a rather confusing start, as the presenters did not introduce John as an impersonator but instead claimed they had an interview with Trump himself

After crossing 'live' to Washington D.C., John began: 'Hello, Australia. I know how much you love me. And I just want to let you love me. And I just want to let you know everything's going great!'

The actor, who has been doing impressions of Trump for 12 years, then made several jokes about the president and even referenced the Mueller Report. 

Today show co-anchors, Georgie Gardner, 49, (right) and Deborah Knight, 46, (left) were seen awkwardly giggling at the Donald Trump tribute act performed by comedian, John Di Domenico.

Today show co-anchors, Georgie Gardner, 49, (centre) and Deborah Knight, 46, (left) were seen awkwardly giggling at the Donald Trump tribute act performed by comedian, John Di Domenico (right)

John then awkwardly complimented Today's female hosts. 

'I just wanted to share it with you, my favourite people, the Australians, especially Deb and Georgie, who by the way, you look tremendous. You look really, really incredible. I have to tell you!' he said. 

Playing along with the pitiful segment, Georgie and Deborah asked the comedian

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