In an unexpected revelation, former ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) cast member Leslie Jones shared how she once had to comfort Donald Trump during their first meeting in 2015. The encounter unfolded at a table read for SNL, shortly after Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency.

During a recent conversation with Matt Wilstein on the Daily Beast’s “Obsessed” podcast, Jones reflected on her initial impressions of Trump, suggesting she was surprised by his demeanor at the time.

“I didn’t know Trump was so evil,” Jones remarked, recalling how she viewed him as merely a reality TV personality from ‘The Apprentice.’

The tension in the room was palpable during that SNL table read. Trump’s appearance prompted protests outside the iconic studio, a reality acknowledged by his co-star, Taran Killam.

Killam later confessed to NPR that the protests were hard to ignore. “As we’re reading 40 mediocre sketches, we just hear, ‘No Trump! Donald Trump!'” he said, expressing regret over the decision to host the then-candidate.

Jones noted that while other cast members were visibly unsettled by Trump’s presence, she remained unfazed. “What people need to understand about comedians is that we see everything,” she explained. “I see the insecurity, I see the fear.”

Indeed, Trump’s own apprehension shone through when he entered the table read, clutching multiple scripts as if they were a lifeline. “He had all of his scripts in his hands like a little boy,” Jones recounted, indicating that he appeared lost and uncomfortable.

As the meeting progressed, Trump became visibly flustered, even discarding his scripts in favor of his flip phone. After finishing a call that left him more at ease, Jones decided to take him under her wing.

“I said, ‘Trump! How much money did you just make, man? How much money did you just make, Trump?'” she remembered, recognizing the stress he was under.

It was this light-hearted intervention that seemingly calmed the future president. “I knew that’s a little boy,” she noted, emphasizing her perception of Trump’s underlying insecurities.

Jones further likened Trump to a familiar character, saying, “That’s a little Biff,” referring to Biff Tannen, the antagonist from the ‘Back to the Future’ series.

Her comparison drew a powerful analogy, suggesting that the nation had allowed an insecure figure to ascend to such a powerful position. “We let Biff become the president and Biff let all his frat boy friends take over and destroy the office,” she asserted.

This candid perspective from Jones sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of Trump’s personality—his vulnerability masked by bravado.

As a comedic figure, Jones’s analysis of Trump’s demeanor provides a uniquely compelling insight into the complexities of his character during a defining moment in American politics.

Her story serves as a reminder of the contrasting worlds of comedy and politics, and how perceptions of strength and weakness can influence public figures.

The encounter is just one notable moment in the larger narrative surrounding Trump’s presidency, marked by controversy, division, and an enduring debate about his approach to leadership.

Jones’s reflections highlight not only her own experiences with Trump but also the broader implications of how personalities can shape political landscapes.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, insights like hers may resonate with audiences looking to understand the human side of their leaders, even those as unconventional as Trump.