The recent “Saturday Night Live” cold open humorously satirized the tense exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sarcastically labeling it as a meeting that “went really, really well.” The sketch featured James Austin Johnson as Trump, Bowen Yang as JD Vance, and Mikey Day as Zelenskyy. Additionally, Marcello Hernández portrayed a mostly silent Marco Rubio sinking into the couch cushions, despite not being present at the real meeting. Yang’s portrayal of Vance comically highlighted the lack of gratitude expressed towards Zelenskyy during the interaction.
In a surprising twist, Mike Myers made a cameo appearance as a glitching, chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk, poking fun at Musk’s fictional Department of Government Efficiency and the mass firings of government employees under Trump’s administration. Myers humorously quipped, “They’re saying I’m firing people with no cause. But I do have cause, it’s ’cause’ I feel like it.”
Shane Gillis, a stand-up comedian who previously faced controversy for offensive podcast remarks, hosted the show and sparked criticism for making an off-color joke during his monologue. Social media users expressed disappointment in Gillis’s performance, with some labeling it as offensive and misogynistic. Overall, the episode provided a satirical take on current political events and celebrity personalities, blending humor with social commentary in typical “Saturday Night Live” fashion.
