Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a Trump voter during Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special sparked outrage among Trump supporters. In a 2014 Black Jeopardy! skit, Hanks played Doug, a Trump fan, who correctly answered questions intended for the Black community, creating ironic moments. The skit ended with Doug suggesting a “White Jeopardy” show, which many saw as offensive.
Conservative commentators, including Benny Johnson and Mario Nawfal, criticized the sketch, calling it out of touch and reinforcing negative stereotypes about Trump supporters.
They argued that it misrepresented the growing minority support for Trump. Critics, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aide Link Lauren, accused the sketch of unfairly portraying Trump voters as racist. Many fans expressed deep offense on social media, calling it a low point in Hanks’ career.