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Colin Jost and Michael Che brought their comedic flair to Weekend Update, tackling the latest antics of former President Donald Trump. From posting AI-generated portraits of himself to discussing social security cuts and absurd executive orders, the duo provided a humorous and eye-opening commentary. With a mix of satire and sharp observations, they highlighted the absurdity in Trump’s policies and actions, leaving audiences both laughing and reflecting on the current political landscape.
Weekend Update Takes a Jab at Recent Trump Shenanigans
This past weekend, the ever-energetic Colin Jost and the witty Michael Che brought their comedic flair to the iconic Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live. This time, they focused their humor on former President Donald Trump, tackling everything from executive orders to some of his recent missteps. Spoiler alert: it was as funny as it was eye-opening!
Trump’s AI Art Antics
It all kicked off when Jost called out Trump for posting an AI-generated portrait of himself dressed as the Pope, and to make matters worse, he did this just a week after the Pope’s death. Jost didn’t hold back, labeling the move as โslightly disrespectful.โ Che, never missing an opportunity to add his own twist, chimed in with a joke about how the photo was โordering a 1-way ticket to hell.โ
Plight of Kids During the Holidays
As they delved deeper into Trumpโs policies, Jost shared his frustration about the financial impact they had on families, especially during the holiday season. He painted a rather bleak picture, suggesting kids would only receive โtwo dolls for Christmas instead of 30.โ You could almost feel the audience’s collective gasp as Jost imagined waking up on Christmas morning to find only two dolls waiting for him under the tree. His reaction? It would be extreme, to say the least!
Cold Realities of Social Security
Jost also made a light-hearted but poignant comment regarding cuts to social security. In his own inimitable style, he dismissed the happiness of older folks, quipping โthey’re old, screw ’em.โ The laughter didn’t end there; he even went on to discuss the deportation of innocent children, nonchalantly stating that โthey gotta grow up sometime.โ Talk about a rollercoaster ride of emotions!
Coping with Controversies
Meanwhile, Che couldnโt resist bringing up his own favorite subjectโDiddy. In connection with recent drama, the upcoming sex trafficking trial of Sean Combs in New York was no laughing matter, but Che managed to lighten the mood somehow. His irreverent humor kept the audience chuckling, even amidst serious news.
Elon Musk and the Federal Agency Fiasco
The jokes kept rolling as Che took a jab at Elon Musk stepping back from his role in the DOGE federal agency, stating that he โpulled out a little too late.โ Wow! If thatโs not a roast, we donโt know what is!
Trump’s Executive Order Madness
In a hilarious skit, James Austin Johnson impersonated Trump, who was depicted as signing multiple satirical executive orders with the help of Stephen Miller, played by Mikey Day. One particularly outlandish order was to reinstate Columbus Day, even though it has been on the books since 1937! Then, there was the order limiting interracial couples in commercialsโtalk about an unnecessary controversy! Johnson’s Trump even deemed it socially acceptable for a 70-year-old to date a 24-year-old, cheekily labeling it the โBelichick Law.โ
The Absurdity of Recession and Ghosts
If you thought it couldn’t get weirder, hold on! Trump hilariously suggested changing the word “recession” to “recess” to make it sound โfun.โ And, oh, he didn’t stop there! He added that he wanted to outlaw ghosts, a tribute to his โexperiencesโ with the spirits from Dickensโ iconic A Christmas Carol.
Taking Credit for Executive Orders
Johnsonโs Trump boasted about signing more executive orders in his first 100 days than any other president in modern historyโwhat a claim! And just wait; he called himself โYour next pope.โ Yes, you read that right!
J.K. Rowling Controversy and Ghostly Dismissals
Finally, among his controversial reforms was a pardon related to J.K. Rowling and her recent remarks on trans issues. And in keeping with the ghost theme, Trump lightly criticized the idea of being visited by spirits, saying he was dismissive of their advice about his behavior.
Is it comedy? Is it reality? Whatever it is, the latest episode of Weekend Update truly captured a whirlwind of Trumpโs headlines, all wrapped up in a delightful, humorous package.
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