Tom Hanks faces huge backlash from MAGA supporters due to ‘Offensive’ Trump voter skit
Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a Trump supporter in a controversial skit during Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special has sparked outrage among Trump supporters. The skit, part of a 2014 Black Jeopardy! segment, featured Hanks as Doug, a Trump admirer wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap and an American Eagle T-shirt. Doug surprised the host, Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), by answering all the questions correctly, despite the quiz being tailored to the Black community.
The tension escalated when Doug hesitated to shake Hayes’ hand, saying, “Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa,” before suggesting a “White Jeopardy” show. The irony of the situation added to the controversy. Conservative voters and Trump supporters quickly took to social media, criticizing Hanks, SNL, and NBC, accusing them of unfairly portraying Trump voters.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson slammed the skit, claiming Trump had never been more popular and had won a landslide election. Right-wing pundit Mario Nawfal called the sketch “tone deaf,” arguing that it portrayed Trump supporters as racist while he gained significant minority support. Former Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aide Link Lauren condemned the use of “MAGA as racist” stereotypes, calling the sketch “disgusting” and a low point for Hanks’ career. Fans shared their frustration online, calling the segment unfunny and offensive.
Tom Hanks faces huge backlash from MAGA supporters due to ‘Offensive’ Trump voter skit
Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a Trump supporter in a controversial skit during Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special has sparked outrage among Trump supporters. The skit, part of a 2014 Black Jeopardy! segment, featured Hanks as Doug, a Trump admirer wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap and an American Eagle T-shirt. Doug surprised the host, Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), by answering all the questions correctly, despite the quiz being tailored to the Black community.
The tension escalated when Doug hesitated to shake Hayes’ hand, saying, “Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa,” before suggesting a “White Jeopardy” show. The irony of the situation added to the controversy. Conservative voters and Trump supporters quickly took to social media, criticizing Hanks, SNL, and NBC, accusing them of unfairly portraying Trump voters.
Conservative commentator Benny Johnson slammed the skit, claiming Trump had never been more popular and had won a landslide election. Right-wing pundit Mario Nawfal called the sketch “tone deaf,” arguing that it portrayed Trump supporters as racist while he gained significant minority support. Former Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aide Link Lauren condemned the use of “MAGA as racist” stereotypes, calling the sketch “disgusting” and a low point for Hanks’ career. Fans shared their frustration online, calling the segment unfunny and offensive.
