SNL Excludes Trump and Harris From Pre-Election Cameos

Lorne Michaels cites equal time rules and election laws as reasons for not featuring the candidates on the show.

Lorne Michaels confirmed that neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump will appear on SNL before the November 5 election.
Michaels explained that election laws and equal time provisions prevent featuring main candidates without including all minor candidates.
Past instances of political candidates on SNL include Trump in 2015 and Sarah Palin in 2008, but current rules complicate such appearances.
SNL's 50th season will continue with impersonations by cast members like Maya Rudolph as Harris and James Austin Johnson as Trump.
Former cast members Dana Carvey and Andy Samberg returned to portray President Joe Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, respectively.