Tim Robinson criticizes Lorne Michaels for inviting Trump to host SNL in 2015
variety.com — February 7, 2025, 02:01 AM UTC
Tim Robinson criticized Lorne Michaels for inviting Donald Trump to host "Saturday Night Live" in 2015, calling it a sign that Michaels had "lost his mind." This decision caused tensions among the show's staff. Michaels later expressed that he viewed Trump's candidacy as a joke and wanted to soften a harsh sketch about him. After the episode, staff felt responsible for Trump's election. The upcoming book "Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live" will detail these events and is set to be released on February 18, coinciding with the show's 50th anniversary special.