On a recent episode of “Saturday Night Live,” the show tackled the global economic turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s uncertain tariffs. The cold open featured a spoof of the biblical “Cleansing of the Temple,” with Jesus taking a stand against profiteers. Mikey Day played Jesus, while James Austin Johnson played a Trump-like figure who took credit for the economic chaos caused by his tariffs. Trump joked about the stock market taking a “Jesus” by rising, then dying again. He also made light of a possible transfer of wealth from the middle class to his buddies. Throughout the skit, Trump made light of Easter and his role as a savior figure, while also joking about his lack of attendance at church. Jon Hamm hosted the show, with Lizzo as the musical guest. The episode brought humor to a serious topic and shed light on the unpredictability of the economy under Trump’s leadership. The skit captured the absurdity of the situation while poking fun at Trump’s self-proclaimed status as a savior figure amidst the economic turmoil.
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