After pledging allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump last week, the “Saturday Night Live” cast returned to biting satire in their latest episode. The show featured a sketch of a meeting between outgoing president Joe Biden and Trump at the White House, where Trump’s cabinet picks were portrayed as unconventional. James Austin Johnson played Trump, while former cast member Dana Carvey portrayed Biden, and the two engaged in a serious discussion. Reporters shouted questions in the background, with Carvey’s Biden complaining about his dog attacking foreign leaders and Johnson’s Trump griping about not being able to return to Mar-a-Lago.
The sketch highlighted Trump’s controversial cabinet picks, including Elon Musk and Matt Gaetz, with Alec Baldwin making a cameo as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who embraced vaccine skepticism. Additionally, a sketch called “Banger Boyz!” featured a mock podcast welcoming Trump during the campaign, with the incoming president offering various cast members positions in his administration.
The news segment “Weekend Update” also discussed Trump’s choices, with co-host Colin Jost humorously commenting on Trump’s plans to fire everyone in six months. Charli XCX served as both the host and musical guest for the night. Overall, the episode showcased the cast’s return to sharp political satire and humor.
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