Saturday Night Live (SNL) opened its latest episode with a satirical take on its previous anti-Trump stance by humorously “pledging” allegiance to the newly re-elected president. Cast member Ego Nwodim began the segment on a somber note, describing Trump’s victory as “shocking and even horrifying.” The twist came as Kenan Thompson chimed in, joking, “We at SNL would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you all along.” Bowen Yang added to the comedic tone by mockingly asserting that the cast never doubted their support for Trump, with the skit continuing to play up exaggerated loyalty.
The show took further jabs with comedian Bill Burr’s monologue, where he poked fun at the election results. He addressed female voters, saying, “Ladies, you’re 0-2 against this guy…enough with the pantsuits,” suggesting they find a “happy medium” in their approach. Burr humorously referenced Trump’s resilience after an attempted assassination, attributing his survival to his “herky-jerky movements.”
This latest skit marks a shift from SNL’s earlier approach; the show has openly criticized Trump in past seasons and celebrated Joe Biden’s 2020 win. However, this time, SNL leaned into comedy, offering a satirical acceptance of the election outcome while delivering laughs over their exaggerated “support” for the former president.
