Trump Ridicules Chalamet, Styles on ‘SNL’
During a recent episode of “Saturday Night Live” on March 14, Donald Trump made a humorous appearance in the cold open segment. The skit featured a family on a road trip discussing the impact of rising gas prices. The performers included Mikey Day, Ashley Padilla, Marcello Hernández, and Sarah Sherman.
Trump’s Satirical Commentary
James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump, delivering a satirical monologue about recent events. He humorously recalled his past campaign promises related to lowering gas prices and avoiding wars, quipping, “A promise is just a lie that hasn’t happened yet.” He emphasized the outrageous rise in gas prices, joking that it costs “like a million billion dollars a gallon.”
Additionally, he addressed the stock market decline, appealing to Harry Styles fans in the audience by stating, “The stock market is going in one direction: Down!”
Chalamet Reference and Military Comments
Trump’s commentary also included a reference to Timothée Chalamet’s recent viral remarks about ballet and opera. He stated, “We will win this war, because Iran is old and nobody likes them,” while relating it to Chalamet’s context.
Colin Jost made a return as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, adding more humor with his uncertainty about Iran, saying, “I don’t know,” and criticizing the media for its portrayal of his statements.
Episode Highlights
- Air Date: March 14
- Host: Harry Styles
- Musical Guest: Harry Styles
This episode showcased “Saturday Night Live’s” unique blend of political satire and humor, engaging audiences through its witty commentary on current events. Viewers can catch the cold open segment online for a full experience of the performances.
