SNL tries to get into Trump’s good graces with “Musk” and begs not to be his “political enemies.”

SNL changes stance on Trump

In what began as a celebratory skit, the SNL cast attempted to express the shock and horror of many at the election results. Thompson described Trump as a figure who “called for revenge against his political enemies,” while Bowen assured Yang, “We have never wavered in our support for you.” Ego Nwodim expressed concern that there is now “nothing left, which protects those brave enough to speak out against him.”

The final episode of Saturday Night Live before the election ended with a special appearance from Vice President Kamala Harris, who appeared alongside her SNL lookalike, Maya Rudolph, in a skit that clearly favored the Harris camp. But after election results declared Donald Trump the 47th President of the United States, the show took a dramatic about-face.

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Heidi Gardner, who joked that she voted Republican “fifty times” in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, noted: “Donald Trump, who violently tried to overturn the results of the last election, has been returned to office,” Bowen Yang added added: “And thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no longer any guardrails.” “That’s why we’re here SNL “I want to say to Donald Trump: We have been with you all along,” Keenan Thompson said.

Yang quickly added, “We never wavered in our support for you, even when others doubted you.” Sarah Sherman added, “Every single person on that stage believed in you.”

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During the Weekend Update segment, Colin Jost humorously addressed Trump, acknowledging his controversial statements but defending them as truth. He also took a playful dig at co-host Michael Che and mocked the media for trying to twist Trump’s words to make him seem stupid.

For years, Trump has repeatedly called for tough action against his critics, political opponents and members of the media on social media and in speeches, suggesting that they should be prosecuted, imprisoned, deported or even executed. Harris has expressed concerns that such threats could materialize and jeopardize her upon his return to the White House. “So if you make a list of your enemies,” Thompson began, followed by Marcello Hernandez, “we definitely shouldn’t be on it.”

SNL introduces the hotly contested Trump and the new Elon Musk

In the latest skit, James Austin Johnson took the stage as a redesigned version of Donald Trump, this time with a more physically imposing appearance, perhaps intended to represent a strong Trump who has survived multiple legal battles and a failed assassination attempt and is making his way into one historic step back into the White House.

With muscles on full display and a red headband, Johnson joked, “They finally got the body right,” before jokingly declaring, “From now on, we’re going to give Trump a more flattering portrayal – because let’s face it, he’s mine.” Hero .”

The cold opening also featured a surprise appearance from “SNL” veteran Dana Carvey, who, instead of his usual role as Joe Biden, took on the role of Elon Musk, the Tesla owner who has become one of Trump’s top advisers and may get a job The White House played a major role in Trump’s Cabinet after spending millions on the campaign.

“Seriously, I run the country now,” Carvey said, stepping into Elon Musk’s shoes. “And now it will be like one of my rockets. You know, they’re super cool and super fun. But there is a small chance it will explode and everyone will die.”