Sacha Baron Cohen Revives Borat and Ali G to Satirize Trump and Harris on 'The Tonight Show'
The comedian's return to his iconic characters drew mixed reactions ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- Sacha Baron Cohen appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to promote his new series 'Disclaimer' and brought back his characters Borat and Ali G.
- The comedian used his satirical personas to mock both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, making provocative jokes about each candidate.
- While some fans enjoyed the humor, others found the jokes about Kamala Harris distasteful, potentially alienating some of her supporters.
- Baron Cohen had previously stated he wouldn't reprise Borat due to safety concerns, having worn a bulletproof vest during past performances.
- Despite the controversy, the actor's appearance was part of a larger promotional effort for his new Apple TV+ series directed by Alfonso Cuarón.