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SNL Weekend Update Skewers Trump, Musk, and Tariff Reversal in Political Comedy Segment

The satirical news segment critiques Trump's policy reversals, Musk's SpaceX failure, and other current events in a humor-filled broadcast.

  • Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump's claim of being the fastest to change government, comparing it to Osama bin Laden's impact on airport security.
  • The segment highlighted Trump's abrupt reversal of tariffs on Canada and Mexico, jokingly describing it as a 'bipolar disorder' political tactic.
  • Elon Musk was targeted for his SpaceX rocket's failed test flight and his decision to wear a suit after being criticized for his casual attire.
  • The show also poked fun at Trump's executive order barring transgender athletes from women's sports, making a joke about soccer's gender dynamics.
  • Kenan Thompson and Mikey Day added to the humor with impersonations of ESPN's Kendrick Perkins and a fictional 'Lord Gaga,' respectively.
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