Overview

• James Austin Johnson portrayed Donald Trump in an Easter-themed cold open, likening himself to Jesus while addressing his economic policies.
• The sketch used biblical imagery, including Mikey Day as Jesus cleansing the temple, to critique Trump’s tariffs and their economic fallout.
• Trump’s character humorously claimed the stock market 'did a Jesus,' referencing its erratic rise and fall, and mocked the impact on Americans' 401(k)s.
• The parody highlighted the chaotic effects of Trump's tariff flip-flops, including a 'historic transfer of wealth' and global economic instability.
• Cultural humor tied to Easter and Passover traditions, such as egg prices and holiday church attendance, added layers to the political satire.