SNL50: Republicans up in arms over return of Tom Hanks’ racist Trump supporter
Tom Hanks riled Donald Trump supporters on Sunday with the return of his MAGA-touting hillbilly character on Saturday Night Live. The veteran actor was one of dozens of SNL alums who appeared on the sketch show’s 50th-anniversary special.
MAGA Outrage Over Tom Hanks’ ‘SNL50’ Sketch Is Understandable, Says Joy Behar: They Made ‘Anyone Who Voted for Trump Look Like a Racist’
Tom Hanks’ surprise appearance at “SNL50” sparked Republican backlash on social media, but some outspoken Democrats such as “The View” co-host Joy Behar understand the outrage. Hanks popped up as Donald Trump supporter Doug during the anniversary show’s “Black Jeopardy” sketch,
MAGA Has Lost Their Minds Over Uncle Tom Hanks' ‘SNL50’ Sketch, and They Have One Surprising Supporter
The character donned a MAGA hat and an American Eagle shirt — and refused to shake hands with Kenan Thompson’s character, Darnell Hayes, before eventually agreeing. “Thank you, my brother,” Doug said during the awkward exchange.
“SNL” alum Victoria Jackson denies 'slamming' Tom Hanks over MAGA skit during 50th anniversary show
Victoria Jackson, a Saturday Night Live alum and Donald Trump supporter, is clarifying comments she made about Tom Hanks' MAGA sketch during the show's anniversary special, SNL50. Jackson shared a video on Instagram in response to reporting that she "slammed" the Forrest Gump actor for his portrayal of a Trump supporter in the show's "Black Jeopardy" sketch.
Here’s how right-leaning media reacted to Tom Hanks’ MAGA ‘SNL’ character
CNN’s Abby Phillip and her NewsNight panel debate the outrage from right-wing media over a “Saturday Night Live” sketch where Tom Hanks poked fun at MAGA.
MAGA Social Media Users Are Mad That Tom Hanks Made Fun Of Them On ‘SNL’
Donald Trump just won a landslide election and has never been more popular with Americans,” one angry X user said about a skit in which Hanks mocks them.
Joy Behar understands why conservatives are mad over Tom Hanks' “SNL” MAGA character: 'It isn’t fair'
Hanks' callback to his prior MAGA hat-wearing game show contestant drew criticism from the political right. The View cohost, stand-up comedian, and staunch Donald Trump critic Joy Behar has revealed that she understands why conservatives are upset about the return of Tom Hanks' MAGA hat-wearing Black Jeopardy!
Tom Hanks faces backlash over portrayal of Trump supporter in ‘SNL’ skit
Actor Tom Hanks, during a skit on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary show, reprised his recurring character Doug, who appears as a contestant in the parody game show “Black Jeopardy.”
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‘SNL 50’: Eddie Murphy’s Tracy Morgan impression on ‘Black Jeopardy’ is a must-watch
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"SNL" revived its beloved "Black Jeopardy" sketch for its 50th anniversary, except this time with Eddie Murphy playing Tracy ...
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SNL50 Mostly Avoided Trump and Politics – But Stumbled When it Didn’t
SNL celebrated 50 years impressively and entertainingly. However, the show was largely devoid of politics — except when it ...
'SNL50' highlights: Steve Martin, Tina Fey, John Mulaney, Eddie Murphy and more celebrate show's legacy
The Anniversary Celebration,' which featured iconic sketches, musical performances and appearances from former cast members.
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