Gov. Hochul plays ‘cringey’ video of Alec Baldwin spoofing Trump at NY correspondents’ event
Governor Kathy Hochul presented a video spoof featuring Alec Baldwin impersonating former President Trump at a New York correspondents' event. The sketch included humorous takes on Trump’s requests to rename landmarks after himself and other political topics. While the audience reacted positively, critics labeled the performance as 'cringe-worthy' and accused Hochul of pandering.
- ▪The video spoof was played at the Legislative Correspondents' Association event in Albany.
- ▪Alec Baldwin impersonated Trump, making jokes about renaming Central Park to 'Cen-TRUMP Park.'
- ▪Critics on social media expressed disapproval, questioning the appropriateness of the performance funded by taxpayers.
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US News Gov. Hochul plays ‘cringey’ video of Alec Baldwin spoofing Trump at NY correspondents event By Vaughn Golden and Natalie O'Neill Published May 20, 2026, 4:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Always be cringing. Gov. Kathy Hochul teamed up with “Glengarry Glen Ross” star Alec Baldwin for a video spoof of President Trump at the annual state house correspondents event in Albany that had critics panning the performance Wednesday. In the sketch, the gov plays herself answering a late-night phone call from Trump, who demands that New York landmarks be named after him. “Kit-Kat, it’s your favorite King,” Baldwin, playing Trump, says — doing a disheveled, buffoonish impression ala his Saturday Night Live performance.
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