The forged of Saturday Evening Dwell kicked off their post-election present attempting to get on Donald Trump‘s good aspect after he defeated Kamala Harris within the 2024 election earlier within the week.
The chilly open bought underway with castmembers Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Colin Jost talking on to the digital camera in a critical method.
“On Tuesday, People went to the polls and elected Donald Trump to be the following president of america,” Yang says as Nwodim continues, “To many individuals, together with many individuals watching this present proper now, the outcomes have been surprising and even horrifying.”
“Donald Trump, who tried to forcibly overturn the outcomes of the final election, was returned to workplace by an amazing majority,” Gardner says as Thompson provides, “This is identical Donald Trump who overtly referred to as for vengeance towards his political enemies.”
Yang and Nwodim proceed, “Now because of the Supreme Courtroom, there are not any guard rails, nothing to guard the people who find themselves courageous sufficient to talk out towards him.”
The forged then had a sarcastic message immediately for the previous president. “And that’s the reason we at SNL want to say to Donald Trump: we’ve been with you all alongside,” Thompson says earlier than Yang provides, “We’ve by no means wavered in our assist of you, even when others doubted you.”
Whereas SNL is understood to mock celebrities and politicians, together with Trump, Sherman jokingly clarifies, “Each single individual on this stage, believed in you.” Hernández provides, “Each single individual on this stage voted for you.”
“As a result of we see ourselves in you. We take a look at you and assume, ‘That’s me,’” Nwodim shares as Sherman provides, “That’s the person I would like my future youngsters to look as much as.”
Jost, co-anchor of “Weekend Replace,” then joins them onstage to say, “And Mr. Trump, your honor, we all know that you just say issues which can be controversial typically, however actually you’re simply talking the reality. And I hate how the lamestream media, Michael Che, tried to spin it to make you look silly.”
Thompson provides, “So if you happen to’re protecting some type of checklist of your enemies, then we shouldn’t be on that checklist.” After which Yang confesses, “If we discover out somebody right here voted for Kamala, we are going to rat them out so quick.”
Later the forged revealed SNL‘s new impression of the previous president: “Sizzling Jacked Trump.” James Austin Johnson’s Trump proceeded to make an look to indicate off his new look.
“That’s proper. It’s me, Sizzling Jacked Trump. They lastly bought the physique proper,” Johnson’s Trump says. “However any longer, we’re going to do a really flattering portrayal of Trump as a result of he’s frankly my hero, and he’s going to make an unimaginable president and ultimately King.”
Earlier than the chilly open concludes, Thompson provides, “And worst case situation, that means situation, if our planet falls aside, we will all go to Mars with the opposite man that we love and belief: Elon Musk.” Dana Carvey’s Musk proceeded to make his solution to the stage, leaping round awkwardly.
Invoice Burr additionally returned to host the sketch comedy exhibits for the third time, with musical visitor Mk.gee! He kicked off his monologue, quipping, “Good to be right here on such a enjoyable week. I don’t wish to hear it. I don’t watch politics so we’re gonna preserve it gentle.”
Nevertheless, he later addressed the elephant within the room. “All proper women, you’re 0 and a couple of on this man,” the comic stated, referring to Trump’s victories over each Harris and Hillary Clinton. “However you be taught extra out of your losses than your wins. Let’s get into the sport tape.”
“Women, sufficient with the pantsuit. OK? It’s not working! Cease attempting to have respect for yourselves,” Burr joked, referencing Harris’ and Clinton’s marketing campaign wardrobes. “You don’t win the workplace on coverage; you gotta whore it up just a little! I’m not saying go full Hooters, however discover the glad medium between Applebee’s and your dad didn’t stick round. All proper? You all know find out how to get a free drink.”
“I do know lots of ugly girls — feminists, I imply — don’t wish to hear this message,” he continued. “However simply tease ‘em just a little bit! Make a farmer really feel like he has a shot. Swing a state over just a little bit!”
Burr later admitted that he’s “so psyched that this election is over. Took eternally.” He added, “Everyone knew who they have been voting for 4 years in the past after which they only drag you thru a 12 months and a half of these things.”
