Tom Hanks Faces Backlash Over MAGA Character in SNL Anniversary Sketch

The actor's portrayal of a Trump supporter in 'Black Jeopardy!' has drawn criticism from conservatives and sparked debate about stereotypes in comedy.

Tom Hanks reprised his 2016 role as Doug, a MAGA-supporting character, during Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special, drawing mixed reactions.
Conservative critics, including Megyn Kelly and former SNL cast member Victoria Jackson, accused the sketch of promoting offensive stereotypes about Trump supporters.
The skit featured Hanks' character hesitating to shake hands with Kenan Thompson's host, a callback to the original 2016 sketch, which some found offensive and others saw as satire.
Supporters of the sketch argued it highlighted shared cultural values, while critics claimed it unfairly painted all Trump voters as racist or ignorant.
The backlash has reignited discussions about the role of comedy in addressing political and social divides, with some defending the sketch as subversive and others dismissing it as divisive.