SNL Season 50 Premiere Mocks 2024 Presidential Campaign
The iconic sketch show returns with new impressions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, featuring guest stars Jim Gaffigan and Dana Carvey.
Overview
- Maya Rudolph reprises her role as Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential nominee, with Jim Gaffigan as her running mate, Tim Walz.
- Dana Carvey returns to SNL for the first time in nearly a decade to deliver a standout impression of President Joe Biden.
- James Austin Johnson continues his portrayal of Donald Trump, introducing Bowen Yang as Trump's running mate, JD Vance.
- Andy Samberg joins the cast as Doug Emhoff, Harris's husband, bringing comedic flair to the 'second gentlemensch' role.
- The episode also takes jabs at other political figures, including North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson and New York Mayor Eric Adams.