Supporters of Donald Trump are furious after Hollywood star Tom Hanks appeared on Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary special, portraying a Trump voter in a controversial skit.
Donald Trump supporters voiced outrage online after Tom Hanks portrayed a Trump voter during Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary special.
Many critics had been seen cheering for Trump at the Super Bowl before condemning the skit.
The controversy centered on a Black Jeopardy! sketch, first aired in 2014. Hanks played Doug, a Trump supporter in a “Make America Great Again” cap and an American eagle T-shirt.
Despite assumptions that the quiz catered to the Black community, Doug answered all questions correctly, surprising host Darnell Hayes, played by Kenan Thompson.
At one point, Hayes extended his hand to shake Doug’s, adding to the irony. Initially hesitant, Doug eventually agrees to the handshake.
Hanks’ character then remarks: “Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa,” before suggesting: “Maybe I’ll start a show for you to come on and we’ll call it ‘White Jeopardy’.
At one point, Hayes extended his hand to shake Doug’s, adding to the irony.
Tom Hanks faces HUGE backlash online from conservative voters
The sketch sparked significant backlash from Trump supporters, leading to a wave of criticism aimed at SNL, NBC, and Tom Hanks.
Many viewers took to social media to express their frustration, calling the portrayal unfair and out of touch.
Right-wing commentator Benny Johnson reacted strongly, stating, “Donald Trump just won a landslide election and has never been more popular with Americans. They have learned nothing.”
Similarly, prominent right-wing commentator Mario Nawfal weighed in, calling the comedic segment “tone deaf,” further fueling the debate over the sketch’s intent and impact.
Benny Johnson criticized the sketch, arguing: “Hollywood still doesn’t get it: Portraying Trump supporters as racist caricatures while he’s winning record minority support. SNL’s trying 2016 jokes in 2025.”
Link Lauren, a former aide to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also expressed disapproval, believing the sketch implied that many Trump voters are racist: “Trump won the popular vote. This tired trope that MAGA is racist is disgusting. SNL is an unfunny show for snobbish liberal elites. Good riddance, SNL!”
Many other fans took to social media, feeling deeply offended by Tom Hanks—possibly the lowest moment of his career.
