SNL considers Shane Gillis for Trump impersonation, but he declines and Johnson returns.
In September 2024, SNL's Lorne Michaels hinted at "reinventing" Trump impersonations for the show's 50th season, potentially considering Shane Gillis for the role. However, Gillis had previously been dropped from the cast over past offensive remarks. At Skankfest, Gillis disclosed he declined an offer to portray Trump alongside Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris for the upcoming campaign. James Austin Johnson, previously praised for his Trump portrayal, returned but was absent in the season's second episode.
October 08, 2024
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