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White House Slams SNL for Mocking Trump in Premiere

10/6/2025

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White House Critiques SNL

The White House criticized "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) for mocking President Donald Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr during its Season 51 premiere.
Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson called the show a "waste of time" and stated she has better things to do.
The sketch featured James Austin Johnson impersonating Trump, warning SNL to avoid excessive criticism.
Johnson's Trump claimed to monitor SNL and threatened consequences through Carr.
The sketch also referenced the recent suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" amid controversy.

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SNL Premieres Amid Criticism

The White House dismissed Saturday Night Live (SNL) as irrelevant, saying Americans no longer watch it.
SNL's Season 51 premiere featured Bad Bunny addressing backlash over his Super Bowl halftime performance and framing it as a win for the Latino community.
Cold open featured James Austin Johnson as Trump; cast debuted, with cameos by Jon Hamm and Benicio Del Toro.

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White House Critiques SNL

The White House criticized "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) for mocking President Donald Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr during its Season 51 premiere.
Spokeswoman Abigail Jackson called the show a "waste of time" and stated she has better things to do.
The sketch featured James Austin Johnson impersonating Trump, warning SNL to avoid excessive criticism.
Johnson's Trump claimed to monitor SNL and threatened consequences through Carr.
The sketch also referenced the recent suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" amid controversy.

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