US Edition‘SNL’ Legend Says It Was ‘Obvious’ that Biden Was ‘Compromised Mentally’
UNITED STATES, JUL 01 – Dana Carvey said his Biden impression on SNL required sensitivity due to concerns about Biden's mental fitness during the 2024 campaign, balancing humor with respect.
- Dana Carvey, a longtime comedian and SNL alum, offered new insight on his portrayal of Joe Biden in a June 26, 2025 podcast episode.
- Carvey said he knew Biden was compromised mentally while playing him, a view some found challenging to address in comedy.
- Carvey and cohost David Spade discussed how Biden's mental decline became a public topic after the June 2024 debate and related reports.
- Biden denied cognitive decline accusations in June 2025, stating, "I made the decisions during my presidency," calling the claims false.
- Carvey aimed to make Biden funny yet recognizable while respecting boundaries, and Spade noted it was easier to satirize Biden as president.
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The Independent (US)SNL’s Dana Carvey says he was ‘delicate’ with impression of ‘compromised’ Joe Biden
Carvey portrayed the former president often during the hit NBC show’s 2024-2025 season
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