Tom Hanks sparked backlash from Trump supporters after his appearance on the 50th anniversary special of Saturday Night Live. In a skit, Hanks wore a “Make America Great Again” cap and played a character named Doug on the parody game show Black Jeopardy. During the skit, Doug initially refused to shake hands with the host, a Black man, and joked about starting a “White Jeopardy” show instead.
This portrayal upset many Trump supporters, who took to Twitter to criticize Hanks for mocking them as “dumb, racist, rednecks.” Some felt the skit perpetuated the stereotype that MAGA supporters are racist, with one post saying the show was “unfunny” and “for snobbish liberal elites.” The controversy highlights the division between conservative and liberal audiences, particularly regarding portrayals of Trump supporters in the media.
