SNL Takes Aim at ABC News' "Biased" Debate

"Saturday Night Live" opened its season with a jab at ABC News, satirizing the network's "biased" presidential debate. Cast member Andrew Dismukes, portraying "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir, acknowledged the controversy surrounding the debate, joking that his "striking good looks" were overshadowed by accusations of pro-Democrat bias.

The show also poked fun at the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump. James Austin Johnson, impersonating Trump, delivered a rally speech where he blamed the "radical left" for the incident. He quipped that the "kettle" was black, referencing his recent comments about the ethnicity of the kettle.

During "Weekend Update," Colin Jost joked about Trump's claim of having a better "body" than President Biden. He quipped that he was "starting to worry that bullet got a little more than just the ear," referencing the assassination attempt.

The episode highlighted the intense backlash ABC News faced for its handling of the debate. Critics accused Muir and co-moderator Linsey Davis of repeatedly fact-checking Trump while giving Vice President Kamala Harris a free pass. Trump himself renewed his attacks on Muir during a press conference, accusing him of violating a pre-debate agreement by fact-checking him. He also criticized Davis, calling her "terrible" and questioning her qualifications.

"SNL's" portrayal of the debate reflects the broader public perception of ABC News' performance. The episode serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate about media bias and its impact on political discourse.