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Kate McKinnon: SNL Impressions May Have Swung Election

10/29/2025

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Kate McKinnon expressed concern that her impression of Hillary Clinton on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) may have influenced the 2016 election outcome in favor of Donald Trump.
In a podcast with Amy Poehler, McKinnon stated that the thought of her comedy impacting the election "broke" her.
She acknowledged the "double-edged sword" of political satire and noted that SNL staff felt responsible for Trump's victory after Clinton's loss.
McKinnon emphasized that an SNL appearance does not ensure increased voter support, citing Clinton's own appearance on the show.

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Kate McKinnon expressed concern that her impression of Hillary Clinton on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) may have influenced the 2016 election outcome in favor of Donald Trump.
In a podcast with Amy Poehler, McKinnon stated that the thought of her comedy impacting the election "broke" her.
She acknowledged the "double-edged sword" of political satire and noted that SNL staff felt responsible for Trump's victory after Clinton's loss.
McKinnon emphasized that an SNL appearance does not ensure increased voter support, citing Clinton's own appearance on the show.