In a surprising twist in recent weeks, “Saturday Night Live” has stepped up its game on the political front, delivering some of the sharpest humor targeting Democrats that audiences have seen in years. The sketches have moved from the typical light-hearted jabs to genuine critiques of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, almost as if a secret signal was sent out calling for some brutally honest comedy. It seems the writers have finally decided to take a break from their usual routine of coddling their favored politicians.
One hilarious segment that gained traction features a parody of the classic game show “Family Feud,” turning the spotlight on Harris and her notorious inability to stay on topic. During a staged interaction with host Steve Harvey, played by Kenan Thompson, the actress portraying Kamala, Maya Rudolph, meanders through a question about what can be found in a glove compartment. Instead of providing a straightforward answer, she opts for her familiar tactic of listing her upbringing and the struggles of her family. The comedic misdirection highlights a core issue: her disconnect from the average American.
SNL turns on Kamala Harris 😂🤣💀 pic.twitter.com/bbBFZEPgae
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In typical SNL fashion, Biden also received his due share of ridicule. Portrayed as utterly lost, he mistakenly declares a desire to “buy a vowel,” which sends Harvey reeling. This character seems to encapsulate the confusion often attributed to Biden’s leadership. The jokes feature Biden boasting about his age but making wildly inaccurate references to Donald Trump, further portraying the internal disarray and mishaps within the current administration. The audience laughs—certainly not with confidence in their leadership.
The show didn’t hold back on targeting former Minnesota Governor Tim Walz either, with Harvey addressing his oblivious nature and tendency to pander. The clever quips underscored the difficulty Democrats face as they try to appeal to their base while juggling a host of internal contradictions. The savage punchlines cut deep, revealing just how vulnerable the current crop of Democratic leaders really are.
Perhaps the most poignant moment came when the satire touched on Harris’ evident struggles in the political arena. The sobering notion that she’s internally questioning her viability as a front-runner became a humorous highlight of the sketch. In a rare moment of vulnerability, the fictional Kamala admits she screams into her pillow every morning, a sentiment that humorously encapsulates the despair that many within the Democratic Party may be feeling as they face a potential collapse in the upcoming elections.
When an iconic show like SNL starts taking serious shots at powerful Democrats, it becomes more than just trivial entertainment—it signals a growing problem for the left. With a candidate lineup that appears increasingly unsuitable, Democrats may soon find themselves wishing for a reset, but the time for last-minute changes has long since passed. The gloves are off, and Democrats may find themselves the punchline of jokes rather than the architects of policy.