‘SNL’ Roasts Karoline Leavitt with Sharp New Impression
This past weekend, the popular sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) featured an impression of Karoline Leavitt, formerly Trump’s press secretary, performed by newcomer Ashley Padilla. The cold open presented Leavitt in a press briefing room, addressing a group of reporters with humor and sarcasm.
SNL’s Savvy Impression of Karoline Leavitt
The sketch began with Padilla, portraying Leavitt, expressing her excitement to take questions from the media. She humorously remarked, “I am just so excited to be here and answer your friendly questions. As you all know, there was no news this week.” The audience laughed as she added that nothing of note occurred regarding President Trump.
The sketch included a pointed exchange between Leavitt and Kaitlan Collins, a CNN anchor played by Chloe Fineman. Collins pressed Leavitt about the recent release of emails involving Jeffrey Epstein, which raised questions about Trump’s connections to the controversial figure.
Key Exchanges and Reactions
- Padilla’s Leavitt attempted to deflect the question about the Epstein emails by stating, “The only thing these emails prove is that President Trump did nothing wrong.”
- A question from a character representing Fox News allowed Leavitt to boast about Trump’s health, leading her to declare he had completed a cognitive test successfully.
- Questions continued regarding Trump’s dealings with Ghislaine Maxwell, to which Padilla’s Leavitt claimed, “I believe women,” despite the sensitive nature of the topics.
As the sketch unfolded, Leavitt humorously expressed her desire to shift the conversation away from Epstein. However, the segment’s comedic timing kept returning to the topic, highlighting the contentious relationship between Trump and Epstein.
Trump’s Surprise Appearance
In a surprise twist, President Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, entered the press briefing, taking control of the dialogue. He dismissed queries about his association with Epstein, claiming, “I barely knew the guy,” while simultaneously making jokes about releasing Epstein-related files at a steep price.
The SNL episode provided a sharp critique of ongoing political discourse, utilizing humor to engage with serious allegations surrounding former President Trump and his acquaintances. Padilla’s debut performance as Leavitt not only showcased her talent but added a fresh perspective to the satirical landscape of SNL.
