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Alec Baldwin was only expected to make a few appearances on SNL this season, but with Donald Trump winning the presidential election, he may get bumped up to a featured player. Baldwin himself weighed in on the election. He feels that America’s selection of the 45th president was a “knee-jerk” reaction that he compared to purchasing laundry detergent.
Baldwin, who has never been shy about expressing his political views, shared his thoughts on the election through his Alec Baldwin Foundation Twitter page. Baldwin said the country is changing, and the election of Trump may have been a “knee-jerk” reaction to the current climate of the country:
I was taught in college that Americans choose their President like they choose laundry soap, w a knee-jerk brand loyalty devoid of reason
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) November 9, 2016
One thing that is changed forever in this country is the meaning of the word "Christian" as it applies to politics.
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) November 9, 2016
But there may be a silver lining, as Trump going into the White House may signal more Baldwin on Saturday nights. Baldwin was brought on during SNL’s 42nd season to take over the role of The Donald from incumbent Darrell Hammond. His efforts have been pretty satisfying so far, with some standout sketches. But Baldwin may want to ask for a raise, as his residence at 30 Rockefeller Plaza could continue thanks to Trump coming out on top. Many seem to think this is a pretty good idea:
Cool, so Alec Baldwin on SNL for four more years then?
— E.J. Coughlin (@ejc) November 9, 2016
I will say, Trump already gave one person a job for the next 4 years. Congratulations Alec Baldwin. :P
— Briggs Dawg (@briggswolf) November 9, 2016
So is Alec Baldwin an official SNL cast member now?
— Michael Barryte (@belatedmedia) November 9, 2016
As much as I enjoy Alec Baldwin, I would have preferred four years of Larry David.
— Goats? (@Gooooats) November 9, 2016
Deep down Alec Baldwin must be pleased… He's looking at a 4-year multimillion dollar deal with #SNL.
— Shark Boy (@SharkBoyNet) November 9, 2016
The budget person at SNL must be having a stressful morning figuring out how to afford a four year contract for Alec Baldwin.
— Travis Okulski (@tokulski) November 9, 2016
Baldwin would be a welcome addition to the cast, but if he chooses to take a pass for the artistic reasons, Stephen Baldwin is just a phone call away.
(Via CNN)