The latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) was a scathing indictment of the current administration, with President Donald Trump taking center stage in both the cold open and Weekend Update segments. The show's writers seemed to be having a field day dissecting the chaos that has become synonymous with the White House.
James Austin Johnson reprised his role as the Commander-in-Chief for the cold open, delivering an unhinged monologue after a man fainted in the Oval Office during a press conference. The sketch was a masterful blend of satire and absurdity, capturing the surreal nature of recent political events .
Trump's character launched into a rant about grocery prices skyrocketing and the New York City mayoral election victory for Zohran Mamdani, all while deflecting attention from the fainting incident. The sketch was peppered with Trump’s trademark non sequiturs and erratic behavior, making it both hilarious and eerily accurate .
But the real fireworks came during Weekend Update, where SNL's resident political commentators took aim at the President once again. The segment opened with a scorching takedown of recent events, eschewing guests and bits in favor of direct shots at Trump’s administration .
The anchors wasted no time in laying into the President for his mishandling of various crises, from economic turmoil to international relations. They mocked his attempts to shift blame onto others and highlighted his penchant for deflecting attention away from his own shortcomings. The audience was visibly entertained by the biting commentary, which left Trump’s character looking more foolish with each passing minute.
One particularly memorable segment featured a skit where Trump tried to explain away the fainting incident as a result of “too much pressure” and “stress,” only to be interrupted by his own staff rushing in to revive him. The sketch was a clever commentary on the President’s tendency to downplay serious issues while simultaneously appearing out of touch with reality .
As SNL continues its tradition of skewering political figures, tonight's episode served as yet another reminder of the show's enduring relevance in today’s chaotic political climate. The biting satire and sharp commentary left viewers both laughing and reflecting on the absurdity of recent events.
The question remains: will Trump continue to be a fixture in SNL’s cold opens and Weekend Updates, or will his tenure as President eventually fade into memory? For now, it seems that every week brings new material for the show's writers to work with. And as long as there is chaos in Washington, SNL will be there to mock it.
