Kamala’s Surprise SNL Appearance Gets Roasted For Copying Trump’s From 2015 [WATCH]

Viewers noticed strong similarities between Kamala Harris’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live and a skit performed by Donald Trump during his 2015 presidential campaign.

In Harris’s surprise cameo, she appeared as a “mirror image” of her SNL impersonator, Maya Rudolph, in a setup that echoed Trump’s skit from nine years ago, where he, too, appeared to be speaking to himself in a mirror.

Trump’s skit, aired in 2015 as he prepared for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, featured a scene where Trump spoke to his reflection for advice.

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The setup and format were remarkably similar to the one Harris used in this weekend’s SNL episode, prompting backlash on social media.

One of the first to call out the apparent lack of originality was a Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene parody account to express the view that Harris’s team had resorted to copying. “HOLY SH*T Kamala Harris COPIED President Trump’s appearance on SNL. Can you believe it? THIS IS WHAT DESPERATION LOOKS LIKE,” Greene posted.

HOLY SH*T Kamala Harris COPIED President Trump’s appearance on SNL. Can you believe it ?

THIS IS WHAT DESPERATION LOOKS LIKE

LET’S MAKE THIS VIRAL ON pic.twitter.com/32ZtyvHRwI

— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) November 3, 2024

Other users on X noted the parallel, with one commenter writing, “Anyone on the left calling Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph’s mirror-themed opener on Saturday Night Live ‘brilliant’ should remember that Donald Trump did it first.”

I would like to remind anyone on the left calling Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph’s mirror-themed opener on Saturday Night Live “brilliant” and “hilarious” that, once again, Donald Trump did it first.

Here is the video from 2015 of Trump with Jimmy Fallon doing the opening… pic.twitter.com/C8lRmCDnMK

— MAGADONIAN PokéMom (@Pokemom2R) November 3, 2024

Nick Sortor echoed this sentiment, saying, “Kamala Harris SNL skit DIRECTLY copied Trump’s from 2015. Can she do ANYTHING original at all?”

Kamala Harris SNL skit DIRECTLY copied Trump’s from 2015.

Can she do ANYTHING original at all? https://t.co/RX3zMprYfo pic.twitter.com/wwbdVJgig1

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 3, 2024

A number of social media users expressed their disappointment over what they saw as a recycled approach. “Kamala Harris even stole Donald Trump’s SNL skit. Unbelievable.” wrote Kyle Becker.

Kamala Harris even stole Donald Trump’s SNL skit.

Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/QtTCbqrlIA

— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 3, 2024

Others pointed out the fact that she skipped sitting down with Joe Rogan along with the Al Smith Dinner.

Kamala made time for SNL but not for Rogan.

She never intended to go on Rogan that was always a bunch of bullshit.

Only friendly interviews for her.

— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) November 3, 2024

Kamala “didn’t have time” for Joe Rogan or the Al Smith Dinner but she has time to be on SNL.

GIRL BYE

— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 3, 2024

The SNL skit sparked a broader conversation about the lack of originality in Harris’s public image and her campaign’s approach to connecting with voters.

Several critics suggested the rehashed format of the skit symbolized deeper issues within Harris’s campaign, noting that it felt more like an attempt to emulate rather than establish a unique appeal.

The backlash over the skit joins a growing list of controversies surrounding Harris’s campaign messaging as she and her team attempt to rally voters before Election Day.

The decision to feature Harris in a setup so reminiscent of Trump’s appearance on the show has raised questions about her team’s ability to craft an original campaign strategy as they seek to appeal to key voter demographics.

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