SNL Weekend Update Criticizes ‘Psycho’ Trump for Peace Prize Pursuit

In a recent segment of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost humorously criticized Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Nobel Peace Prize medal, which he did not actually win. The medal was handed to him by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado. She has been seeking Trump’s backing to succeed President Nicolas Maduro, who was recently detained by U.S. forces.

Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Controversy

Trump has long promoted his achievements in foreign policy, asserting that he has ended eight wars. However, his pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize came to an unexpected conclusion this week when he did not receive the recognition from the Nobel committee. Instead, he settled for a newly minted “FIFA Peace Prize,” created by his acquaintance, Gianni Infantino, after he was passed over by Machado.

SNL’s Satirical Take

During the segment, Michael Che made a pointed remark, saying, “What kind of psycho would actually accept someone else’s Nobel Peace Prize? She just won it.” He compared Trump’s actions to an inappropriate metaphor, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Che also reminded viewers of historical instances where individuals have accepted others’ accolades, referencing Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda minister. Jost chimed in to mock Trump’s foreign policy decisions. He pointed out that amid his claims of an “America First” agenda, Trump’s actions suggest otherwise.

Trump’s Global Ambitions

• Trump declared himself the “acting president of Venezuela.”
• He previously threatened to invade Greenland.
• He has contemplated military action in Iran.

Jost quipped that rather than focusing solely on America, Trump was expanding his influence. He joked about Trump’s potential future titles, stating, “By next week, he’ll be the ‘interim Ayatollah of Iran’ and then onto his ultimate goal: ‘head reindeer of Greenland.’”

Political Humor in SNL

The segment also touched on a congressional bill seeking to make Greenland the 51st state, prompting Jost to quip that Puerto Rico might react to this development with disbelief.

This humorous critique reflects the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s foreign policy and aspirations on a national and global stage. By leveraging comedy, SNL continues to engage viewers in political discourse.