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At a History Talks event in Philadelphia, Tina Fey says she regrets some past SNL jokes but asserts that her Sarah Palin impersonation was a fair, on-target hit that reflected how the show’s political sketches intertwined with real-world events.
Tina Fey says her Sarah Palin sketches on Saturday Night Live were crafted as fair hits grounded in truth, reflecting on their impact during the 2008 campaign, her collaboration with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, and the politics-SNL dynamic asked to balance humor with accuracy.
Tina Fey says she was sometimes “on the wrong side” of SNL’s jokes about heavy news events, noting the show doesn’t try to control the narrative and that jokes must be rooted in truth. She recalled pivotal moments from her SNL era—post-9/11 return, anthrax in the building, and sketches about Sarah Palin—and discussed how the show’s relationship to current events became a thinner veil over time, emphasizing that what you say can be heard by those in power.
A former Aberdeen mayor criticizes Kristi Noem’s six-year tenure as South Dakota governor, saying she “did a Sarah Palin” and quit, as Noem faces renewed scrutiny after being fired by Donald Trump from her Homeland Security post. The dismissal followed controversy over immigration policy, a costly DHS ad campaign, FEMA reductions, and rumors of an affair with adviser Corey Lewandowski. Critics note a minimal legislative legacy and high turnover during her tenure, while Trump later nominated a replacement and Noem moved to a new envoy role, underscoring ongoing controversy surrounding her leadership.
Former Rangers star Ron Duguay, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer originating in his colon, is supported by girlfriend Sarah Palin, who was seen feeding him in a hospital scene; his daughters started a GoFundMe to cover travel, treatments, and care as he weighs Western and holistic options, including international treatment.
A judge refused to grant Sarah Palin a new trial in her libel lawsuit against the New York Times, affirming the jury's original verdict that rejected her claim. Palin sued over an editorial linking her political actions to a violent event, but the Times corrected the article shortly after publication. The case highlights ongoing tensions between political rhetoric and media responsibility.
Sarah Palin addressed a crowd of over 1,000 "patriots" at a "Take Our Border Back" rally in Texas, vowing to "take our country back" as the state's National Guard has seized control of the border from federal agents. The rally, featuring American and Trump flags, merchandise, and speakers like Ted Nugent, aims to protest for greater security at the southern border. The group, dubbed "God's Army," has traveled through nine states and plans to hold three rallies in three cities on Saturday. Tensions between Texas state officials and the federal government have increased over control of a major border crossing area, with the state installing razor wire to stop migrants from entering the country.
Former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin warned that a second US civil war is "going to happen" if state and federal authorities continue to prosecute former President Donald Trump. Speaking to right-wing network Newsmax, Palin expressed frustration with what she sees as a two-tier system of justice and suggested that continued prosecutions could lead to violent conflict. Trump currently faces multiple criminal charges and investigations related to election subversion, defamation, and business affairs. Experts have previously warned of the potential for Trump to incite violence, and Palin's remarks reflect growing concerns about political extremism within the Republican Party.