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SNL Finale Satirizes Trump’s Middle East Tour and Qatar Jet Controversy

The season 50 finale cold open mocked President Trump’s diplomatic trip, the proposed $400 million Qatar plane gift, and U.S. infrastructure issues while breaking the fourth wall with comedic flair.

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Overview

  • James Austin Johnson’s Trump impersonation lampooned the president’s Middle East tour, including a fictionalized bromance with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
  • The sketch highlighted the controversy surrounding Qatar’s offer of a $400 million plane, with Johnson’s Trump calling it a 'pre-bribe' as scrutiny over the gift continues in Congress.
  • SNL’s Trump criticized U.S. air traffic control failures, joking about outdated systems and recent radar outages at Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Breaking the fourth wall, Johnson’s Trump interacted with the audience, humorously rating female attendees and declaring his omnipresence as the real Trump.
  • The real President Trump defended the Qatar jet on Truth Social, insisting it is a donation to the U.S. Air Force and not a personal gift, as legal reviews of the offer remain ongoing.