SNL Cold Open Features Trump’s Tariff Announcement and Elon Musk’s Self-Vandalizing Tesla
In SNL's latest cold open, Trump’s tariffs meet comic critique as Musk joins in with a bizarre Tesla promotion amidst rising vandalism reports.
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The April 6 episode of SNL featured James Austin Johnson’s comedic portrayal of Donald Trump announcing his global tariffs, dubbed 'MAGDA'—'Make America Great Depression Again,' amid market concerns. The skit lampooned Trump’s assertions about taxing uninhabited islands and criticized trade relations, especially with South Africa. Mike Myers appeared as Elon Musk, promoting a self-vandalizing Tesla amid rising car dealership vandalism. Musk humorously commented on the sketch, claiming SNL hasn’t been funny for a while. This episode resonated with tensions over economic uncertainties, further spotlighting the relationship between Trump's policies and public discontent.
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