Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a Trump voter in Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special sparked outrage among Trump supporters. The skit, a revival of the 2014 “Black Jeopardy!” sketch, featured Hanks as Doug, a Trump supporter who unexpectedly excelled in the game.
One controversial moment saw the host (Kenan Thompson) reach for a handshake, to which Doug hesitated before finally accepting. “Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa,” Doug remarked, later joking about creating a “White Jeopardy” show.
Conservatives criticized the skit as unfair and outdated. Benny Johnson declared, “Donald Trump has never been more popular… they haven’t gained any knowledge.” He further accused Hollywood of portraying Trump voters as “racist caricatures.”
Right-wing pundit Mario Nawfal called the sketch “tone deaf,” while former RFK Jr. aide Link Lauren slammed it for pushing the “MAGA is racist” stereotype, calling SNL an “unfunny show.”
Many online users echoed these sentiments, with some calling it “the lowest point in Tom Hanks’ career.” SNL and NBC faced backlash, highlighting the ongoing cultural divide in political satire.
