Tom Hanks returned to Saturday Night Live as his David S. Pumpkins character for a Halloween‑themed opening sketch. The sketch was abruptly interrupted by a Donald Trump impersonation performed by James Austin Johnson, who urged supporters to try to prevent a potential midterm loss, saying, “The midterms are on Tuesday, and the polls say we’re doing very badly.”
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Hanks fans see his comeback to SNL in a beloved role, highlighting his ongoing presence in live‑television comedy.
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- The Halloween‑themed opener was part of Saturday Night Live.
- James Austin Johnson portrayed Donald Trump in the interruption.
- The Trump sketch referenced the upcoming midterm elections.
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