Tom Hanks Under Fire for Portrayal of MAGA Supporter on ‘SNL 50’

Actor Tom Hanks is facing backlash for his MAGA-touting hillbilly character on “Saturday Night Live.”

Hanks, who joined other SNL alums for the show’s 50th anniversary, reprised his 2016 role as Doug on a parody game show, “Black Jeopardy,” hosted by Kenan Thompson.

Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and a flannel shirt, Doug answered questions despite not fitting the show’s demographic. He also hesitates before shaking the host’s hand. He later says, “Maybe I’ll start a show for you to come on and we’ll call it ‘White Jeopardy.'”

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