Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update” co-hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost had a lot of material to play with after Donald Trump’s first week back in the Oval Office.
Jost kicked things off, lobbing a jab at Trump for not putting his hand on the swearing-in Bible, the same one that was used during Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration.
“I wish those two could talk to each other: Lincoln could teach Trump a lot about the importance of preserving our union, and Trump could teach Lincoln how to turn your head at the exact right moment,” he said.
Speaking on Trump’s immediate pardon of the Jan. 6 rioters, Che quipped: “President Trump defended his pardon of the January 6 attackers, saying that these are just people who love their country; you know, like how O.J. [Simpson] loved Nicole.”
He continued, referencing Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s Nazi-like salute following the inauguration, which Musk has since joked about and which Germans have since decried: “Elon Musk was criticized for his speech at a rally after the inauguration in which he appears to give the Nazi salute. But c’mon, Elon Musk is not a Nazi; the Nazis made nice cars.”
Responding to the entertainment news headlines of the week, Che also commented on the Academy Award nominations announcement, made in part by colleague Bowen Yang (along with Rachel Sennott): “The Oscar nominations were announced with the musical Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 … total viewers.”
Meanwhile, Jost cautioned viewers about repeating a certain type of behavior on his own game show Pop Culture Jeopardy! “During an episode of Wheel of Fortune this week, a contestant who had just won $40,000 accidentally tackled host Ryan Seacrest. Well I dare you to try on Pop Culture Jeopardy!” he said while wielding a prop gun and sending both himself and Che into a fit of giggles.
Elsewhere on the segment, Ego Nwodim appeared as Giselle, a “concerned businesswoman” who voted for Trump and cautioned all Black women to secure wigs before Trump launched a trade war.
“Black women … it is time to act, and buy all the hair and extensions you need before those tariffs kick in. You heard me. We not getting no more Malaysian hair, no Peruvian hair, Indian or Brazilian. We not even gonna be getting no Irish. We about to be in a pickle, a bald-headed pickle,” she urged.
Andrew Dismukes also appeared alongside his “puppet dad,” who christened Dismukes the “17th most famous” cast member on SNL and Jost as the “16th most famous.”
See all the bits below:
Weekend Update: Donald Trump’s First Week Back in the Oval Office
After a tumultuous few months since leaving office, former President Donald Trump has returned to the political spotlight with a bang. In his first week back in the Oval Office, Trump wasted no time in making headlines and stirring up controversy.
One of the biggest stories of the week was Trump’s announcement that he would be launching a new social media platform called “Truth Social.” Trump’s decision to create his own platform comes after his ban from major social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Trump also made waves with his endorsement of various Republican candidates for the upcoming midterm elections. His endorsements have been closely watched as many view Trump as a kingmaker within the Republican party.
In addition to his political activities, Trump has also been making moves in the business world. He announced the acquisition of a new media company, hinting at his continued interest in shaping the media landscape.
Overall, Trump’s return to the political arena has been met with both excitement and trepidation. His loyal supporters are thrilled to see him back in action, while his critics are concerned about the impact he could have on the political landscape.
It’s clear that Trump’s first week back in the Oval Office is just the beginning of what promises to be an eventful return to the public eye. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Trump is a force to be reckoned with in American politics. Stay tuned for more updates on his latest moves and controversies.
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