Michael Che Criticizes Trump’s Desperate Bid for Peace Prize

In a recent segment on Saturday Night Live (SNL), Michael Che satirized former President Donald Trump’s apparent desperation for the Nobel Peace Prize. Che’s remarks followed the award being given to Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, in October. The comedian raised eyebrows with his pointed commentary about Trump accepting the prize from Machado.

Michael Che’s Sharp Critique

Che questioned Trump’s integrity by asking, “What kind of psycho would actually accept someone else’s Nobel Peace Prize?” He likened it to a disrespectful scenario: “It’s like if someone says, ‘Help yourself to anything in the kitchen,’ and you bang his wife.”

Trump and Machado’s Connection

Machado, recognizing Trump’s influence, presented him with her Nobel accolade to gain his support for her leadership ambitions in Venezuela. Che humorously suggested that if this strategy succeeded, Trump could soon be in the running for additional accolades, including Grammy Awards.

• Michael Che critiques Trump’s Nobel ambitions.
• María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize in October.
• Trump is seen as a potential ally for Venezuelan leadership aspirations.

Additional Jokes and Commentary

Che’s critiques did not stop there. He referenced Sean “Diddy” Combs, highlighting the rapper’s current four-year prison sentence and his public plea for presidential clemency. Che’s jokes provoked mixed reactions from the audience.

Another joke involved Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who commented on Trump’s diet by questioning his longevity. Che humorously added, “A slight breeze,” referencing a near-assassination attempt on Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign.

Colin Jost’s Commentary

Co-anchor Colin Jost also made headlines with his bold jokes. He reported on a judge’s ruling regarding ICE agents in Minnesota, claiming they should not retaliate against peaceful protesters. Jost quipped, “But if ICE agents listen to judges, then their ex-wives would be getting those checks for child support.”

He further highlighted Trump’s remarks on ICE, suggesting that the former president’s threats of “reckoning and retribution” were borrowed phrases, punctuated by a visual of the Grim Reaper.

This lively SNL episode not only entertained but also sparked conversations about political integrity and accountability, reminding viewers of the complex interplay between politics and entertainment.