Yang expressed hesitance about portraying Vance, but after viewing the Netflix adaptation of Hillbilly Elegy, he connected with Vance's struggle with identity.
He noted that Vance claimed to have misunderstood aspects of his identity, stating, 'I was like: Oh, this guy doesn't have a personality because he's never had the spine to claim it.'
Vance's real-life contradictions, such as voicing anti-trans views despite his past experiences and resurfacing drag photos, reflect a complex personal identity.
In his SNL debut sketch, Yang humorously addressed Vance's controversial comments, demonstrating how humor can highlight the absurdities of political figures.
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