Alec Baldwin's RFK Jr. Impression Sparks Controversy on SNL

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Alec Baldwin's return to Saturday Night Live as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked backlash, with viewers criticizing his impersonation as "lousy" and "inappropriate." The skit mocked Kennedy's health claims and vaccine skepticism, but many found Baldwin's portrayal distasteful, especially given his recent legal troubles related to the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust." Baldwin's performance, which included mimicking Kennedy's voice condition, was deemed unoriginal and offensive by some, reigniting debates over SNL's comedic direction.
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