SNL Weekend Update Skewers Trump’s Halloween, White House Makeover
During a recent episode of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che provided a humorous take on President Donald Trump’s unconventional Halloween celebration at the White House. Their commentary focused on several key aspects of the president’s interactions and recent renovations at the iconic residence.
SNL’s Humorous Take on Trump’s Halloween
Colin Jost highlighted an awkward moment with Trump and a young trick-or-treater. While distributing candy, Trump placed a piece atop the child’s head instead of in their bag, a move that Jost found bizarre. He remarked, “Just put it in the bag! Why is he so weird?” Jost further emphasized that this incident illustrated Trump’s presidency, citing it as a clear deviation from standard behavior.
Trump’s Halloween Atmosphere
The co-hosts also poked fun at the ambiance created when Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted trick-or-treaters to the tune of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Jost quipped, “Just the perfect soundtrack to lure kids to a famous mansion,” suggesting an odd juxtaposition for such an event.
Trump’s White House Renovations
Michael Che shifted the focus to Trump’s announcement about remodeling a White House bathroom, along with the demolition of the East Wing, a structure that had stood for 123 years. Critics have described this action as “tone deaf.” Che jokingly added, “But I’m happy that the floor looks slippery.”
Trump’s International Interactions
The Weekend Update segment also covered Trump’s recent trip to Asia. Jost noted that during a visit to South Korea, Trump received a gold crown and beef patties with ketchup, humorously referring to it as a Happy Meal with a toy. Additionally, when discussing Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Jost remarked on Trump’s self-given rating of “12” on a scale of one to ten, saying, “I guess Trump just wanted to show China we’re still way worse at math.”
Conclusion
SNL’s Weekend Update continues to deliver sharp political satire, effectively using humor to critique the oddities of the Trump presidency. From Halloween antics to questionable renovations, the segment encourages viewers to reflect on the current state of the White House with laughter.
