The MAGA meltdown following Tom Hanks’ portrayal of a racist Trump supporter on Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary show has attracted commentary from various GOP figures and former cast members.

Victoria Jackson, a former cast member from Saturday Night Live between 1986 and 1992 and a known Trump supporter, criticized Hanks’ recent sketch as “stupid” in a statement to TMZ. She claimed to be offended not only by the content of the skit but also by sexual jokes presented in it.

Jackson commented, “Did anyone make fun of the Kamala supporters?” during a red carpet event prior to the anniversary. Her remarks echoed sentiments expressed on social media about the performance. A post from Link Lauren, a former campaign aide to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that the show’s fixation on labeling MAGA supporters as racists is “disgusting” and attributed the show's declining ratings to this stance.

Further backlash erupted after Hanks reprised his character Doug—a Trump supporter—for a skit during the anniversary special. The skit had previously aired as part of the popular Black Jeopardy! segment, noted for its humor centered around cross-cultural understanding.

Soon after, Hanks was met with criticism from various conservative commentators. “Donald Trump just won a landslide election and has never been more popular with Americans,” said political commentator Benny Johnson, revealing that they felt the sketch did not resonate with the political landscape.

The discourse surrounding Hanks’ performance highlights the ongoing clash between pop culture and political sentiments, especially in today's environment where entertainment often enters the political fray.

Jackson, who has openly expressed her support for Trump, has previously described his presidency as unparalleled and remains active in conservative circles.

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