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Trump as Messiah: SNL's Hilarious Take on Economic Chaos

4/13/2025

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In a hilarious "Saturday Night Live" cold open, James Austin Johnson channeled Donald Trump, likening himself to Jesus amid economic chaos from his tariffs. With a tongue-in-cheek nod to biblical themes, he quipped, "Many people are calling me the Messiah," while poking fun at the stock market's ups and downs. The episode was hosted by Jon Hamm, featuring Lizzo as the musical guest.

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In a hilarious "Saturday Night Live" cold open, James Austin Johnson channeled Donald Trump, likening himself to Jesus amid economic chaos from his tariffs. With a tongue-in-cheek nod to biblical themes, he quipped, "Many people are calling me the Messiah," while poking fun at the stock market's ups and downs. The episode was hosted by Jon Hamm, featuring Lizzo as the musical guest.