Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance in the final episode of “Saturday Night Live” prior to the Tuesday election, sharing the screen with her show impersonator.
In a comedic twist, Harris appeared as a “mirror image” of herself, alongside Maya Rudolph, during the opening sketch that satirized recent events involving Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Rudolph, portraying Harris, expressed a desire to speak with someone who shared her unique background: a Black, South Asian woman aiming for the presidency, ideally from the Bay Area.
Harris took a moment to jab at Trump, emphasizing her capabilities over his, stating, “I’m just here to remind you, you got this. Because you can do something your opponent cannot: You can open doors.”
The skit included a scene where Trump struggled to open a garbage truck door, a nod to Biden’s controversial remark calling Trump’s followers “garbage.”
Harris questioned Rudolph about her distinctive laughter on the show, wondering, “I don’t really laugh like that, do I?”
Rudolph casually replied, “A little bit.” This led to a playful sequence of rhymes using Harris’s first name, with Rudolph quipping, “Kamala, take my palm-ala.”
“The American people want to stop the chaos,” Rudolph said, with Harris adding, “And end the drama-la.”
“With a cool new stepmom-ala. Get back in our pajama-las. And watch a rom-com-ala,” continued Rudolph, as the two later touted their “belief in the promise of America.”
Rudolph concluded the skit by expressing her support in the election: “I’m going to vote for us.”
“Great. Any chance you’re registered in Pennsylvania?” Harris asked. “Nope, I am not,” replied Rudolph.
“Well, it was worth a shot,” Harris said, before the two delivered the show’s signature line, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!”
The Trump campaign criticized Harris’ appearance, accusing her of ignoring substantial issues for a frivolous TV spot amid campaign troubles.
“Kamala Harris has nothing substantive to offer the American people, so that’s why she’s living out her warped fantasy, cosplaying with her elitist friends on ‘Saturday Night Leftists’ as her campaign spirals down the drain into obscurity,” spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital.
“For the last four years, Kamala’s destructive policies have led to untold misery and hurt for all Americans. She broke it, and President Trump will fix it,” he added.
Harris was not alone in making a cameo; Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine also appeared, humorously portrayed in a skit where a game show contestant could not recall who he was.
Over the years, numerous politicians, including Trump himself, have made appearances on SNL, reflecting its long history with political figures.
The show has openly expressed its critical stance toward the Republican candidate, celebrating his 2020 electoral defeat.
Other politicians like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and John McCain have also made appearances on SNL during their campaigns.
