SNL's Trump-Zelensky Sketch: Classless or Hilarious?

2025-03-02 18:28:07.865

“Saturday Night Live” faced backlash for its cold open spoofing the tense meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The sketch depicted a comedic, yet controversial, portrayal of the encounter, featuring James Austin Johnson as Trump, Bowen Yang as Vice President JD Vance, Mikey Day as Zelensky, and Marcello Hernandez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The skit included a goofy appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk, carrying a chainsaw, referencing Musk's appearance at CPAC. The sketch's humor included Trump and Vance belittling Zelensky, Musk's nonsensical antics, and the creation of a fictional Department of Undoing Child Healthcare and Education (DOUCHE). Social media reactions were divided, with some criticizing the sketch as unfunny and classless, particularly taking issue with Myers' portrayal of Musk and a T-shirt he wore referencing Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st state. Others defended the sketch, finding it humorous.