President Donald Trump and his administration faced an uncomfortable stay at the White Lotus in the most recent episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The show parodied the popular HBO Max series, replacing the characters with Trump, his family, and key officials as they navigate an economy rattled by tariffs.
In the sketch, Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, portrays Timothy Ratliff caught up in a criminal investigation while on vacation in Thailand. Melania Trump, played by Chloe Fineman, attempts to get her husband’s attention as he stares blankly into space. Throughout the sketch, the Trump family discusses the nation’s wealth and power, only to be confronted with a Newsmax headline about triggering a worldwide recession.
Host Jon Hamm appears as RFK Jr., portrayed as “just weird,” sharing bizarre ideas involving measles virus and fluoride. Musical guest Lizzo and Scarlett Johansson also make appearances as Ivanka Trump and a White Lotus character, respectively. Beck Bennet reprises his role as Vladimir Putin, consoling Trump after a nightmare about imposing tariffs on China.
The sketch provides a humorous and satirical take on the current political climate, highlighting Trump’s leadership style and the impact of his policies. “SNL” continues to offer timely and relevant commentary on current events through its comedic lens.
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