The Anti Trump crowd is gleefully enamored by Alec Baldwin's dour portrayal of our POTUS, including a large majority of those in the entertainment world.
But in this strange, transformative era of the leftpocalypse, not everyone in this industry likes such a 'smart Alec' approach to impersonating political figures, & one brave ex SNL'er is not afraid to castigate the offenders.
Schneider says Alec is allowing his personal political philosophy to dominate the performance, & the show becomes a bully session against anyone who likes Trump or believes in opposing viewpoints to the left leaning actors.
In an interview with The New York Daily News, Rob complained,
The fun of 'Saturday Night Live' was [...] you never knew which way they leaned politically.
You kind of assumed they would lean more left and liberal, but now the cat's out of the bag [and] they are completely against Trump, which I think makes it less interesting because you know the direction the piece is going.
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| Carvey & Bush Pals |
Recently, Carvey told Conan O'brien about his close relationship with Bush, divulging that the two of them actually exchanged phone numbers.
Carvey expressed,
We had so many warm moments with them ... It was a different time,Rob Schneider does not appreciate the targeted hatred spewed by Alec in direct opposition to Dana Carvey's playful portrayal of Bush.
Schneider stated,
Carvey played it respectfully.
To me, the genius of Dana Carvey was Dana always had empathy for the people he played, and Alec Baldwin has nothing but a fuming, seething anger toward the person he plays.Rob also said it was obvious that Baldwin has strong opinions about the Trump Administration just by taking a look at Alec's Twitter account.
Then, without mincing words, Schneider skewers Baldwin with a critique no entertainer likes to hear.
I don't find his impression to be comical. Because, like I said, I know the way his politics lean and it spoils any surprise. There's no possible surprise. He so clearly hates the man he's playing.
- Rob SchneiderFox News writes,
This isn't the first time Schneider has scolded a public figure for their words and actions against Trump. In January 2017, Schneider came under fire for calling out Rep. John Lewis for not attending Trump’s inauguration and for telling "Meet the Press" he's not a “legitimate president.”
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| Ann Coulter |
Schneider also attacked UC Berkeley for cancelling conservative commentator Ann Coulter's speech last April, arguing it limited Americans' right to free speech.
"UC Berkeley, after you done eliminating speech you don't like & words you don’t like what’s next?" the comedian tweeted. "Maybe add burning books to the curriculum."
Today, I was asked about SNL & their political satire. I said I believe you must have empathy for those you play... pic.twitter.com/E5Y8VekN4M— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) April 27, 2018
Berkeley asked Coulter to postpone her appearance for a month after protests over the planned speech grew into a nationally watched firestorm.
Schneider reportedly used to consider himself a Democrat but he's since become an Independent — a move he realizes may not be popular with all of his fans.
"Literally if you don't go the party line — you're out. There's a real ugliness to it," he explained.
He clarified his comments in a tweet early Friday, saying he "greatly admires" Baldwin but adds it's "more fun to play the middle."
Schneider is now starring in his own Netflix series called "Real Rob," which is based on his family and struggles with fame. He says Season 3 of the comedy is on its way.
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