Tom Hanks torched for mocking Trump supporters as racist during SNL’s 50th anniversary – Washington Examiner
Tom Hanks faced criticism for portraying a racist Trump supporter named “Doug” on the 50th anniversary special of “Saturday Night Live.” In the skit, he appeared on a parody game show called ”Black Jeopardy,” were he displayed stereotypical attitudes, including refusing to shake hands with a Black contestant. this portrayal sparked outrage among Trump supporters, who accused SNL of perpetuating racist stereotypes and promoting a partisan agenda. Many on social media condemned the sketch as unfunny and biased, with some citing Trump’s appeal to Black voters in previous elections to argue against SNL’s narrative.The backlash included statements from various commentators who argued that the sketch failed to represent a broader reality.
Tom Hanks torched for mocking Trump supporters as racist during SNL’s 50th anniversary
Actor Tom Hanks is getting backlash for reprising the racist role of “Doug,” a White Trump supporter who wears a red MAGA hat, during Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special.
In the sketch on Sunday night, Hanks appeared on a parody game show called Black Jeopardy, hosted by actor Kenan Thompson, in a part he previously played in 2016.
“Speaking of church, can I say something,” Hanks said, playing the Trump supporter with a heavy Southern accent.
SNL had Tom Hanks play a racist Trump supporter who wouldn’t shake a Black man’s hand. This propaganda is dumb and isn’t funny.
When will they learn?? pic.twitter.com/b5s5culphF
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 17, 2025
“If more folks went to church, we wouldn’t be in this mess we are in now,” he said.
Thompson agreed and went over to Hanks.
“I agree with you, Doug. I’d like to shake your hand, sir,” Thompson said as he reached out for a handshake. Hanks pulled back as if to refuse to shake hands and then relented.
“You are welcome on Black Jeopardy anytime,” Thompson said after shaking his hand.
“Maybe I’ll start a show for you to come on, and we’ll call it ‘White Jeopardy,’” Hanks remarked.
“We don’t need it,” Thompson retorted.
The skit outraged several Trump supporters for pushing racist stereotypes of Republicans.
“This propaganda is dumb and isn’t funny. When will they learn??” Chaya Raichik, owner of Libs of Tiktok, reacted on X.
“SNL should do a skit about what happens at white dinner parties in Manhattan when someone mentions Clarence Thomas,” journalist Jon Levine responded.
“Tom Hanks always wants to pretend he’s the likable everyman but he’s as hate mongering of regular Americans as any host on MSNBC,” Meghan McCain said on X, adding, “Good luck becoming less and less culturally relevant by the second bro.”
“This isn’t only tiresome, it’s not remotely funny,” Fox News contributor Joe Concha said. “And Trump won more of the Black vote than any Republican in 50 years … “
“Fun fact: Trump’s 2024 election win was the LEAST racially divisive American election since 1964,” radio host Clay Travis responded.
“Donald Trump just won a landslide election and has never been more popular with Americans. They have learned nothing,” another commentator said on X.
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