When a new person enters the main stage of American politics, particularly in significant moments of change, there are a few questions on the top of everyone’s minds. What do they stand for? What’s their story? Whether or not people want to admit it, another question is: Who’s going to play them on then-President Gerald Ford during show's 1975 inaugural season. In years that followed, played George H.
W. Bush, took on , embodied Bill Clinton ( ) and famously impersonated Donald Trump. And who could forget as Brett Kavanaugh, as , or ’s portrayal of Sean Spicer? For years, people have enjoyed watching comedians do impressions of presidents, vice presidents and other notable political leaders.
Christina Scott, a psychology professor at Whittier College, told Yahoo Entertainment that people are feeling a lot of anxiety around the 2024 election. “Choosing which actors will satirize the political candidates gives us a small sense of control in an otherwise uncontrollable situation, plus the anticipation of some much-needed comic relief,” she said. Scott said that seeing well-known or likable celebrities impersonate the candidates onscreen “provides us with a sense of familiarity and reassurance,” though we “have little control over the future.
” W e know that when returns for its 50th season on Sept. 28, will be portraying current vice president and presidential nominee Kamala Harris. A number of people have portrayed Trump over the years, but it’s likely that .