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SNL Skewers Trump's Tariff Plan in Cold Open Featuring James Austin Johnson and Mike Myers

The episode parodied Trump's sweeping tariffs, highlighted economic concerns, and featured cultural references, with Jack Black hosting and Elton John and Brandi Carlile performing.

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(From left) James Austin Johnson and Mike Myers on 'SNL.'
The cold open from "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, parodied President Donald Trump's recent tariff announcement.

Overview

  • Saturday Night Live's latest cold open mocked President Trump's newly announced 10% tariff on all imports and higher tariffs on goods from 60 countries with trade deficits.
  • James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump, humorously critiquing the tariff's potential economic impact, including a quip about 'Making America Great Depression Again.'
  • Mike Myers returned to SNL as Elon Musk, joking about Tesla's struggles and introducing a fictional self-vandalizing car, the Tesla Model V.
  • The sketch incorporated cultural references, such as Morgan Wallen’s 'God’s country' Instagram post and a fictional tariff on McDonald Island, an uninhabited territory.
  • Jack Black hosted for the fourth time, with musical performances by Elton John and Brandi Carlile adding entertainment to the politically charged episode.