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SNL Skit Mocks Trump’s Epstein Ties, Sparks Controversy

11/17/2025

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The Saturday Night Live skit mocked U.S. President Donald Trump for being named in Jeffrey Epstein's released emails.
MAGA supporters reacted.
The skit portrayed Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, making awkward comments about his relationship with Epstein, including a bid to identify with LGBTQ terms.
Some viewers criticized the show for not addressing Epstein ties to prominent Democrats.
Conservatives argued the segment unfairly targeted Trump without holding others accountable.

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The Saturday Night Live skit mocked U.S. President Donald Trump for being named in Jeffrey Epstein's released emails.
MAGA supporters reacted.
The skit portrayed Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, making awkward comments about his relationship with Epstein, including a bid to identify with LGBTQ terms.
Some viewers criticized the show for not addressing Epstein ties to prominent Democrats.
Conservatives argued the segment unfairly targeted Trump without holding others accountable.