Funny how these liberals just flip overnight like everyone forgot what they did for the last 8 years.
In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Saturday Night Live’s cold open took a playful and ironic turn, as the cast members expressed their supposed support for President-elect Donald Trump. The segment opened with the usual comedic tone, but with a twist. The actors acknowledged that Trump’s victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris was shocking to many of their liberal viewers. With a touch of sarcasm, the skit suggested that Trump might take “vengeance” on his political enemies, and they made a bold statement: “We’ve always been with you, Donald.”
Kenan Thompson, a veteran of the show, delivered the punchline, saying, “We at SNL would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you all along.” Bowen Yang followed up with exaggerated sincerity, stating, “We’ve never wavered in our support of you, even when others doubted you.” One by one, cast members humorously declared their undying loyalty to Trump, mocking the narrative of liberal Hollywood elites.
During the “Weekend Update” segment, anchor Colin Jost poked fun at his co-anchor, Michael Che, saying he was the only one not on board with Trump. Jost quipped about the “lamestream media” spinning the news to make the president-elect look bad. This playful jab at the left-leaning media was a clear nod to the frustrations many Republicans feel about biased coverage.
Comedian Bill Burr, who hosted the episode, took his own jab at both Trump’s critics and supporters. In his opening monologue, Burr roasted Democratic figures like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, mocking their failed political strategies. “Enough with the pantsuits; it’s not working,” Burr joked, before delivering a more pointed comment on how political success isn’t about looking “respectable” — it’s about connecting with voters.
Burr didn’t spare Trump either, referring to him as a “lunatic” in typical Burr fashion. But even his critique was delivered with a sense of admiration for Trump’s resilience. “The guy got shot and immediately jumped back up,” Burr said, mocking the absurdity of the situation. Despite the jabs, Burr’s humor highlighted a certain admiration for Trump’s toughness, something that resonates with many of his supporters.
The SNL segment may have been a satire, but it reflected a deeper cultural divide: the entertainment industry’s distaste for Trump on one hand, and his steadfast base of support on the other. It was a reminder that while the media and Hollywood elites continue to denounce Trump, his ability to rally his supporters and survive political and media onslaughts remains unmatched. The skit, like much of the post-election rhetoric, underscored that in America’s cultural battle, the stakes are high and the lines have been drawn.
