Joy Behar Defends Trump Voters Amid SNL Controversy

Joy Behar of 'The View' defended Trump supporters in response to backlash over Tom Hanks' portrayal during the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special. Behar criticized the sketch for making all Trump voters appear racist, stating, "I don’t believe that any group is one thing." She argued that many Trump voters were misled about issues like inflation and social security, emphasizing that racism was not the sole reason for Trump's electoral success. This perspective was echoed by fellow hosts, though Sunny Hostin described the sketch as subversive, highlighting that it addresses the intersection of Black culture with American culture. Conservatives, including former SNL cast member Victoria Jackson, condemned the sketch, calling it divisive and stupid. Overall, Behar's comments marked a rare moment of agreement with the MAGA base regarding the portrayal of their supporters.