Imagine someone so good at imitating a president that people start wondering if he could actually step into the role. Alec Baldwin has become synonymous with his spot-on portrayal of President Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live. Now, fans are buzzing with curiosity: Is Alec considering running for president in the 2020 election?
On October 20, Alec dropped a cryptic tweet that got everyone talking. "If I run for president, think of how entertaining the debates would be," the 59-year-old comedian mused. Alec, who recently took home an Emmy for his SNL performance, left his followers wondering if this was just a joke or a serious hint at political aspirations. Let’s dive deeper into what this could mean for the future of American politics.
Alec Baldwin's Tweet Sparks Mixed Reactions
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The reaction to Alec's tweet was a mixed bag. Some fans were thrilled at the prospect of having a comedian in the White House, envisioning debates filled with laughter and satire. However, others were quick to voice their concerns. One user commented, "I don’t want entertainment. I want a REAL president!" Another chimed in, "Don’t tease us!" While another pleaded, "Please don’t. Please, I am begging you… Please, please, PLEASE don’t. Stick to acting. SNL. Having a great time with your wife and kids." It’s clear that Alec's fans are divided on the idea of him stepping into the political arena.
Alec's Political Aspirations: A Longstanding Dream
Interestingly, Alec's interest in politics isn't a new development. Back in 2008, during an interview with 60 Minutes, the father of four revealed that running for office had always been on his bucket list. "There’s no age limit on running for office, to a degree," Alec shared. "Something I might do, one day." This suggests that Alec has been contemplating a political career for quite some time, making his recent tweet all the more intriguing.
Before Campaigning, Alec Wants Donald to Visit SNL
Before diving into the world of politics, Alec has a few requests for the current president. In a previous interview, Alec expressed his desire for Donald Trump to make an appearance on the SNL set. "I think if he came it would be a great show," Alec said. "I think it would be better for everybody. It’s always fun to defuse some of the tensions and unpleasantness of all this because we are mocking him — by no means with more frequency or more maliciousness if you will than other people." Alec believes that having Trump on the show could help bridge the gap between the real president and his satirical counterpart.
Alec added, "Trump himself is responsible for nearly all of the content. Trump is the head writer at SNL. Nearly everything, every consonant and every vowel is something that Trump himself has rendered in some way. So I think Trump is even more frustrated because he has only himself to blame for that." Despite their invitations, Alec revealed that Trump declined to appear when he hosted the show. "We invited him to come when I hosted recently, but he refused to come, which is fine. I’m hoping SNL was the one thing he chose to ignore so he could actually do his job." Would you cast your vote for Alec in the next election?
