SNL’s Sarcastic Support for Donald Trump After Re-election
In their first episode since Donald Trump’s re-election, the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) took a sarcastic approach to pledge their allegiance to the president-elect. With the election results still fresh, the show used its cold open to mock Trump’s return to power, calling it “shocking and even horrifying,” while adding a humorous twist to their commentary.
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A Joking Pledge of Allegiance to Trump and Elon Musk
The cast sarcastically declared their unwavering support for Trump and his billionaire backer, Elon Musk, following the election. “Donald Trump, who tried to forcibly overturn the results of the last election, was returned to office by an overwhelming majority,” the cast quipped. They added that Trump, known for calling for vengeance against his political enemies, now faces a Supreme Court with “no guardrails” to protect those who speak out against him.
SNL’s Weekend Update Takes on Trump
During the Weekend Update segment, co-anchor Colin Jost took aim at his counterpart Michael Che, joking that Che was from the “lamestream media” and had tried to paint Trump as “foolish.” The playful banter continued as the cast made light of their supposed allegiance to Trump, with Jost humorously remarking, “From now on, we’re going to do a very flattering portrayal of Trump.”
Kamala Harris’s SNL Appearance and Election Outcome
In an unexpected move, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on SNL last week in an attempt to boost her chances in the election. Despite the effort, Harris lost to Trump, securing only 226 electoral votes compared to Trump’s 312. This loss further fueled SNL’s biting commentary on the state of politics.
SNL’s Ongoing Impressions of Trump and Musk
Throughout the years, numerous actors have impersonated Trump on SNL, including Alec Baldwin during his first presidency. Trump himself hosted the show in 2015 but has been vocal in his criticism of SNL’s portrayal of him. The latest episode also introduced an impression of Elon Musk by Dana Carvey, while James Austin Johnson portrayed a “Hot Jacked Trump,” poking fun at Trump’s image with exaggerated physical traits.
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