SNL mocks Trump’s executive order frenzy in new sketch

On Saturday Night Live in the United States, the show's cast returned for an episode that humorously critiqued President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office since his return to the White House. The cold open featured James Austin Johnson portraying Trump, who humorously remarked on the time he has spent in office, mistakenly saying, 'It's been a hundred years since I became president,' before correcting himself to 'days.' Johnson's impression of Trump was marked by an exaggerated portrayal that kept viewers laughing while also conveying sharp commentary on the administration's policies. The skit included cast member Mikey Day playing Stephen Miller, who presented Trump with a series of ridiculous executive orders to sign. Trump humorously boasted about having signed 147 executive orders already, touching on topics ranging from the banning of paper straws to defunding PBS. One particular order humorously suggested that it would be socially acceptable for older men, like Trump, to date significantly younger women, referencing Bill Belichick's relationship with his much younger girlfriend. The skit utilized this absurdity to poke fun at societal norms regarding age in dating. In yet another comedic twist, one of the sketch’s executive orders announced that the term 'recession' would now be referred to as 'recess', a playful attempt to lighten the seriousness of economic challenges facing the country at the time. The skit wrapped up with Johnson's Trump proclaiming that America should prepare for a 'historically long recess.' Marcello Hernandez also appeared as Marco Rubio, contributing to the parody of political figures. The episode served not only as entertainment but also as a commentary reflecting on the controversial policy decisions and public persona of Trump during his time in office. This episode aired shortly after Trump had made headlines attending a funeral for Pope Francis in Rome, adding an additional layer of satire and relevance to the context of the skit. The juxtaposition of political ambition alongside humor—particularly the tagline about potentially being the next pope—captured the show's essence while encouraging viewers to think critically about the political landscape. The performance was a conspicuous reminder of the intersections between comedy and political critique in contemporary media.