After The New York Times reported Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey took steps to preempt being noticed by President Donald Trump — who later hugged him — a top aide to Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, posted a video of her practicing thwarting a hug from Trump before the first presidential debate.

The video, shared by Philippe Reines on Twitter, shows the candidate initially deflecting the hug with a handshake. Reines, who played the role of Trump in the Clinton campaign's debate preparation, was undeterred and awkwardly continued to pursue it as the room roared with laughter.

Watch the moment: