Former President Donald Trump recently accused Vice President Kamala Harris of “copying his routine” after her appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Speaking at a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed his belief that Harris had mirrored his previous skit performances.
“She uses everything I do,” Trump stated. “Even Saturday Night Live — they copied. They copied. Think of that. Saturday, oh, she was great on — they copied my routine, I did it a long time ago, they copied the same routine.” Trump added, “I think I did it better, actually. I think anybody could’ve done it. I think anybody could’ve done it better.”
Harris’s appearance on SNL involved a humorous skit featuring comic and actress Maya Rudolph, who played Harris in a segment where the two spoke to each other through a mirror. This comedic bit appeared similar to one Trump participated in back in 2015. During his appearance on The Tonight Show, Trump starred in a mirror skit alongside host Jimmy Fallon, who portrayed Trump talking with the “real” Trump.
Trump’s rally comments reflect his perception that Harris has been emulating his style, particularly in how she interacts with the media. His remarks also come as he seeks to highlight what he views as his impact on pop culture and media, a recurring theme in his public appearances. Meanwhile, Harris’s skit appearance marked a moment of lighthearted political commentary, a longstanding tradition for political figures who appear on SNL.
As the election season unfolds, these kinds of statements show Trump’s continued interest in both shaping public opinion and highlighting moments in media that align with his previous influence. For Harris, the appearance on SNL underscored her role in engaging with cultural and comedic outlets in ways similar to those of past political figures.
