The 17-time host also says he agrees with Schneider’s critique of his Trump impression.

Alec Baldwinhas come to the defense ofSaturday Night Liveafter alumRob Schneiderrecently ripped the show.

“You’ve got to be careful when you criticize people for their judgment,” Baldwin said.

Alec Baldwin and Rob Schneider

Alec Baldwin and Rob Schneider.Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images; Bobby Bank/WireImage

It must be tough for the Rob Schneiders of the world.

It must be tough that your man is a maniac."

“I went, ‘It’s over.

It’s not going to come back,'” theDeuce Bigelow: Male Gigolostar said.

In his Instagram video, Baldwin also said he agreed withSchneider’s criticisms about his Trump impression.

“I made him [Trump] cartoon,” he explained.

“I wanted to take him to another level of madness.”

It’s not easy."

He added, “I divide the episodes ofSNLthe way I divide everything else.

You look at an actor’s career, you look at a director’s career… Of course, I love Lorne [Michaels, the creator ofSNL].

I love the institution that isSNL.

I’ve had a lot of fun with them.”

SNLconcluded its 47th season in May.

Watch Baldwin’s video above.