The recent cold open of SNL started out sounding like a heartfelt apology letter to newly elected President Donald Trump, pleading not to be counted among his “political enemies.” Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang and Colin Jost took a surprisingly supportive turn, claiming they always had Trump’s back — despite their past ridicule. The sketch featured a comically buff “Hot Jacked Trump” and a new Elon Musk impression.

SNL shifts position on Trump

In what started as a solemn skit, the cast of SNL tried to poke fun at the shock and horror many felt about the election results. Thompson described Trump as a figure who “called for revenge on his political enemies,” while Bowen assured Yang: “We have never wavered in our support for you.” Ego Nwodim expressed concern that there was now “nothing left to protect those who were brave enough to speak out against him.”

Saturday Night Live concluded its final episode before the election with a special appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris, appearing alongside her SNL lookalike, Maya Rudolph, in a sketch that clearly favored the Harris camp. However, after the election results declared Donald Trump the 47th President of the United States, the show took a dramatic turn.

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Heidi Gardner, who joked about voting Republican “fifty times” in the swing state of Pennsylvania, noted: “Donald Trump, who violently tried to overturn the results of the last election, was returned to office.” Bowen Yang added: “And now, thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guardrails.” “That’s why we’re here SNL I would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you the whole time,” Keenan Thompson stated.

Yang quickly continued, “We have never wavered in our support for you, even when others doubted you.” Sarah Sherman added: “Everyone on this stage believed in you.”

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During the “Weekend Update” segment, Colin Jost humorously addressed Trump, acknowledging his controversial statements but defending them as the truth. He also took a playful jab at co-host Michael Che, mocking the media for trying to twist Trump’s words to make him look foolish.

For years, Trump has repeatedly called for crackdowns on his critics, political enemies and members of the media on social media and in speeches, suggesting they should be prosecuted, jailed, deported or even executed. Harris has expressed concern that such threats could materialize if he returns to the White House, putting them at risk. “So if you make a list of your enemies,” Thompson began, as Marcello Hernandez finished, “we certainly shouldn’t be on it.”

SNL debuts with the hot-jacked Trump and the new Elon Musk

In the latest sketch, James Austin Johnson took the stage as a newly revamped version of Donald Trump, this time with a more physically imposing appearance, possibly intended to portray a strong Trump who survived multiple legal battles and a failed assassination attempt, on his way to his way. back to the White House in a historic move.

With his muscles on full display and a red headband, Johnson joked, “They finally got the right body,” before playfully declaring, “From now on, we’re going to give Trump a flattering image — because let’s face it, he’s my hero.”

The Cold Open also featured a surprise appearance from “SNL” veteran Dana Carvey, who, instead of his usual role as Joe Biden, took on the persona of Elon Musk, the Tesla owner who has become one of Trump’s top advisers and may gets a deal. important role of the White House in Trump’s cabinet after he spent millions on the campaign.

“Seriously, I run the country now,” Carvey said, stepping into Elon Musk’s shoes. ‘And now it will look like one of my rockets. You know, they’re super cool and super fun. But there is a small chance it will explode and everyone will die.”