‘Saturday Night Live’ cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his ‘enemies list’ : NPR

cast of saturday night live This week’s first episode since Trump’s re-election sarcastically pledged allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump and jokingly touted support for Trump and his billionaire backer, Elon Musk. did.

During the show’s chilly opening, the cast, including Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, gloomily described the election results as “shocking and terrifying.”

“Donald Trump, who tried to forcefully overturn the results of the last election, has returned to office with an overwhelming majority. This is Donald Trump, who openly called for revenge against his political opponents,” the performers said. . “And now, thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guardrails. There is nothing to protect those who are brave enough to speak out against him.”

Afterwards, the cast members said, “That’s why we at SNL want to say to Donald Trump: We’ve been with you all this time. Even if others doubted you, we’re here for you.” I have never wavered in my support.”

Colin Jost, co-anchor SNL‘s “Weekend Update,” he teased co-anchor Michael Che, saying Che was from “lamestream media” and joking that he tried to fabricate news updates to make Trump look “stupid.” Said.

“So if you’re making a list of enemies, we shouldn’t be on that list,” the cast joked, with director Jost adding: Che”.

The comedy show was a tongue-in-cheek attempt to curry favor with President-elect Trump as he prepares to return to the White House and vows to punish those he considers enemies.

Last week, Kamala Harris made a surprise visit to New York City to appear on Saturday Night Live in hopes of boosting her chances in this week’s election. However, Vice President Harris suffered a landslide defeat, receiving 226 electoral votes to Trump’s 312.

Multiple people impersonated Trump Since 1988 SNL, From his days as a businessman to his time as the first president, when actor Alec Baldwin famously played Trump. Trump was the show’s host in 2015, but he frequently criticized the show and called on the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Election Commission to “investigate” the show’s coverage of Trump in 2019. I asked.

The show also premiered Dana Carvey’s Elon Musk impression, and “Hot Jack Trump,” played by James Austin Johnson wearing a red bandana and flexing fake muscles, said, “Finally, they’re right.” I got a body,” he said.

“From now on, this is what we will do.” [a] “It’s a very flattering portrayal of Trump,” Johnson said. “Frankly he’s my hero and he’ll be a great president and eventually king. We love you, buddy.”