“Saturday Night Live” Reacts to Trump’s Re-Election

A significant turn of events in the political landscape has left “Saturday Night Live” grappling with how to approach the aftermath of former President Donald J. Trump’s re-election this past week. Initially, it seemed the show might be at a loss for words, given the gravity of the situation.

This weekend’s episode opened with a tone of solemnity as several cast members, including Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson, and Heidi Gardner, addressed the shocking election results. Nwodim articulated the feelings of many viewers, stating, “To many people, including many viewers tuning in right now, the results were not just surprising but downright horrifying.”

Gardner followed up, highlighting the implications of Trump’s return, saying, “Donald Trump, who previously attempted to forcibly overturn the results of the last election, has now been reinstated to office by a remarkable majority.” Thompson chimed in with a stark reminder of Trump’s past actions, declaring, “This is the same Donald Trump who has openly called for vengeance against those he sees as his political adversaries.”

Yang then pointedly remarked, “Thanks to the current Supreme Court, we find ourselves with no guard rails to protect our democracy.” Nwodim added a chilling note, warning that there would be “nothing in place to defend those courageous enough to speak out against him.”