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SNL's Wild Cold Open Mocks Trump, Zelensky, and Musk

3/2/2025

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"Saturday Night Live" kicked off with a hilarious cold open, spoofing Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump and Vice President JD Vance comically berated Zelensky for his outfit and perceived ingratitude. The absurdity peaked when Mike Myers, as Elon Musk, brandished a chainsaw, adding a wild twist to the satire following SNL's 50th anniversary celebration.

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"Saturday Night Live" kicked off with a hilarious cold open, spoofing Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump and Vice President JD Vance comically berated Zelensky for his outfit and perceived ingratitude. The absurdity peaked when Mike Myers, as Elon Musk, brandished a chainsaw, adding a wild twist to the satire following SNL's 50th anniversary celebration.