The entertainment industry's most overplayed bit—the Donald Trump impression—should be permanently retired as we enter 2025, according to a new piece from The Federalist that's resonating with millions of Americans tired of Hollywood's lazy attempts at political humor.
For nearly a decade, comedians, late-night hosts, and Hollywood actors have relied on the same recycled Trump impressions as a crutch, substituting actual wit for predictable mockery. From Alec Baldwin's infamous Saturday Night Live portrayal to countless lesser imitators, the impression industrial complex has run its course.
A New Era Demands New Material
With President Trump now serving his second term after his decisive 2024 victory, the American people have made their voices heard. The constant ridicule and impression-based attacks clearly failed to sway voters, suggesting the entertainment establishment remains completely out of touch with ordinary Americans.
"The Trump impression became a lazy substitute for actual comedy," the Federalist piece notes, pointing out that performers used it as an easy applause line rather than crafting genuinely clever material.
The article reflects a broader frustration among conservative Americans who watched as the media and entertainment industries weaponized comedy against a sitting president for years, only to see those same tactics fail spectacularly at the ballot box.
Hollywood's Credibility Crisis
The relentless Trump mockery exposed a deeper problem within American entertainment: an inability to understand or relate to half the country. While coastal elites laughed at exaggerated hand gestures and catchphrase repetitions, working-class Americans saw a president fighting for their interests.
Late-night television ratings have cratered in recent years, with hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert seeing significant audience declines. Many analysts attribute this collapse to the shows' transformation from entertainment programs into nightly anti-Trump rallies.
As 2025 begins, perhaps it's time for the entertainment industry to do some soul-searching. The American people elected Donald Trump twice, rejecting the narrative that Hollywood and mainstream media tried desperately to push.
The Federalist's message is clear: Happy New Year, and good riddance to the tired Trump impression. Americans deserve better than recycled political attacks masquerading as comedy, and the entertainment industry would be wise to finally get the message that voters have been sending loud and clear.