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Tom Hanks' SNL Sketch Sparks GOP Controversy, Joy Behar Defends

2/19/2025

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Tom Hanks' role as a Trump supporter in a "Black Jeopardy" sketch on SNL's 50th anniversary ignited controversy among Republicans. Joy Behar stepped in to defend the backlash, arguing it unjustly paints all Trump voters as racists. She underscored the nuanced reasons behind their support, including being misled on critical issues like inflation and Medicaid.

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Tom Hanks' role as a Trump supporter in a "Black Jeopardy" sketch on SNL's 50th anniversary ignited controversy among Republicans. Joy Behar stepped in to defend the backlash, arguing it unjustly paints all Trump voters as racists. She underscored the nuanced reasons behind their support, including being misled on critical issues like inflation and Medicaid.