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Darrell Hammond Reflects on Baldwin's Trump Role Switch

11/14/2025

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Darrell Hammond, a former SNL cast member, discussed Baldwin's takeover of his role as U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he initially disliked the change.
In Entertainment Weekly, he said Lorne Michaels's decision was a necessary business move amid social media.
Hammond remains involved with SNL as an announcer.
He noted a tweet from Trump praising him over Baldwin, expressing surprise at the attention.
He humorously recalled a Dick Cheney performance.

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Darrell Hammond, a former SNL cast member, discussed Baldwin's takeover of his role as U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he initially disliked the change.
In Entertainment Weekly, he said Lorne Michaels's decision was a necessary business move amid social media.
Hammond remains involved with SNL as an announcer.
He noted a tweet from Trump praising him over Baldwin, expressing surprise at the attention.
He humorously recalled a Dick Cheney performance.