Hollywood icon Tom Hanks is under fire following his portrayal of a Trump supporter in a controversial skit on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. The actor’s depiction of a MAGA-hat-wearing character sparked outrage, with critics accusing the show of pushing a divisive narrative.
SNL Skit Draws Heavy Criticism
Hanks reprised his role as “Doug,” a working-class conservative who appears on the parody game show Black Jeopardy, hosted by Kenan Thompson. In the skit, Hanks’ character hesitates to shake Thompson’s hand, a moment many viewed as an attempt to paint Trump supporters as racist.
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“Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa,” Doug says before reluctantly shaking the host’s hand.
Doug later jokes:
“Maybe I’ll start a show for you to come on and we’ll call it ‘White Jeopardy.’”
Conservatives React to Hanks’ Portrayal
The skit quickly ignited backlash across social media and conservative circles. Many viewed it as a disparaging stereotype of Trump voters, portraying them as ignorant and prejudiced.
Clay Travis, founder of OutKick, took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his frustration:
“For its 50-year anniversary special, SNL had Tom Hanks play a racist Trump supporter afraid to shake a Black man’s hand. Fun fact: Trump’s 2024 election win was the LEAST racially divisive American election since 1964.”
Media Outlets Weigh In
According to Fox News, Hanks’ return to SNL was met with mixed reactions, with critics slamming the show for continuing to push political agendas rather than focusing on pure comedy.
Similarly, The New York Post described the backlash as a “crucifixion by conservatives”, highlighting how many felt the skit unfairly ridiculed middle-class Americans.
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A Pattern of Political Jabs?
This isn’t the first time SNL has taken shots at Trump supporters. Over the years, the show has been accused of left-leaning bias, often using satire to mock conservatives and right-wing figures.
As debates over media bias continue, one thing remains certain: Tom Hanks’ latest appearance has stirred a heated conversation about Hollywood’s portrayal of conservative America.
What’s Next?
With the 2024 election cycle in full swing, expect mainstream media and entertainment outlets to remain key battlegrounds for political narratives. Whether this backlash will have any impact on Hanks’ career or SNL’s approach to political comedy remains to be seen.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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