Tom Hanks' 'SNL50' Sketch as MAGA Supporter Triggers Conservative Backlash

The reprisal of Hanks' 2016 'Black Jeopardy' character on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special has drawn criticism from Trump supporters who allege the skit perpetuates negative stereotypes.

Tom Hanks reprised his role as Doug, a Trump supporter, in the 'Black Jeopardy' sketch during SNL's 50th anniversary special, sparking heated reactions online.
In the skit, Hanks' character hesitates before shaking the Black host's hand, which many conservatives criticized as a portrayal of Trump supporters as racially prejudiced.
Some commentators, including former SNL cast members and right-wing voices, labeled the sketch outdated and divisive, given Trump's increasing minority voter support in recent elections.
Supporters of the sketch argued it was a satirical callback to the original 2016 version, which highlighted unexpected cultural overlaps between working-class Trump supporters and Black Americans.
The controversy reflects broader tensions over political satire in entertainment, with critics on both sides debating the effectiveness and fairness of the sketch's messaging.