Will the 44th Season of Saturday Night Live Steer Clear of Politics?

Her statements read as follows:

“I hope next year we can do more funnier stuff instead of a lot of political stuff this year, which we had to. There was so much stuff that was happening. There was no way that our show, with the responsibility that we have, would not cover that stuff. It was just too important. But I do hope that next year will be a lot more funny-funny based stuff, more comedy based stuff instead of a lot of political stuff.”

The popular SNL star furthermore lauded the merits of genuine comedy. Whether or not Leslie Jones’ hopes come to fruition during the forthcoming season of Saturday Night Live currently remains to be seen.

What Do Americans Think Regarding SNL and Politics?

Individuals on both sides of the political aisle have expressed frustration regarding the divisiveness which currently exists in America. However, each side has their own thoughts and opinions regarding the true sources and causes of the aforementioned division.

President Trump and his supporters regularly censure the media for inaccurate coverage, more commonly known as “fake news.” This is yet another matter which has engendered controversy across partisan lines.