The recent episode of “Saturday Night Live” following its 50th anniversary special began with a sketch focused on the clash between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. The skit featured James Austin Johnson as President Donald Trump, Bowen Yang as Vice President JD Vance, and Mikey Day as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The comedic portrayal included discussions about Ukraine’s U.S.-backed war with Russia and a request for Zelenskyy to show love for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The sketch also included Marcello Hernández as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a cameo by Mike Myers as Trump advisor Elon Musk. Musk joked about legalizing comedy and eliminating nonessential government employees, including air traffic controllers, for efficiency.
Throughout the sketch, Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not thanking the U.S. and complimenting their appearances, while Trump mocked Zelenskyy for his attire. The skit highlighted the absurdity of the political dynamic between the two countries in a satirical manner.
The episode also featured Shane Gillis as the host and Tate McRae as the musical guest. Overall, the sketch poked fun at the political tensions and interactions between the U.S. and Ukraine while incorporating elements of humor and satire as is typical of “Saturday Night Live.”
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