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Jost and Che Roast Trump, Musk in SNL Satire

5/5/2025

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Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered sharp jabs at Donald Trump during "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live," taking aim at his bizarre AI-generated portrait. Jost's frustration over looming cuts to social services highlighted the absurdity of prioritizing holiday gifts for kids over critical issues. Che added his wit, poking fun at Elon Musk and Sean Combs' upcoming trial, merging laughter with poignant political insights.

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Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered sharp jabs at Donald Trump during "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live," taking aim at his bizarre AI-generated portrait. Jost's frustration over looming cuts to social services highlighted the absurdity of prioritizing holiday gifts for kids over critical issues. Che added his wit, poking fun at Elon Musk and Sean Combs' upcoming trial, merging laughter with poignant political insights.