Saturday Night Live took a satirical jab at President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff declaration. The show featured James Austin Johnson portraying Trump, who humorously referred to his plan as "Make America Great Depression Again." Additionally, Mike Myers appeared as Elon Musk, joking about a new concept of "self-vandalizing" Teslas.
SNL Skit on Trump's Tariff Announcement
In the recent episode of "Saturday Night Live," the show humorously targeted President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff proclamation. James Austin Johnson reprised his role as Trump in the show's opening skit, mimicking the president's speech at the Rose Garden earlier in the week. Trump outlined his controversial new import tariffs during this speech.
Trump's Tariff Plan
During the SNL skit, Johnson's Trump sarcastically thanked the audience for gathering to discuss tariffs, humorously referring to it as his "tariffic" idea. He described tariffs as the foundation of his economic strategy, likening it to a sequence of random numbers. The sketch highlighted Trump's recent implementation of tariffs, which raised the US tariff rates to record levels according to Fitch Ratings.
Response to Tariffs and Historical Reference
Many critics have drawn parallels between Trump's tariffs and the Great Depression era, suggesting that imposing high tariffs could have negative consequences. Johnson's Trump humorously referenced this, introducing the slogan "Make America Great Depression Again." He joked about the potential severity of the economic downturn, adding a comedic touch to the serious topic.
Elon Musk's Appearance
Later in the skit, Mike Myers made an appearance as Elon Musk, injecting humor into the scene. Myers portrayed Musk as a quirky character, making light-hearted remarks about his failed political endeavors in Wisconsin and the challenges faced by Tesla. Musk introduced a fictional Tesla model that humorously featured self-vandalizing capabilities, adding a futuristic twist to the electric car concept.
Final Thoughts on Tariffs
Myers' Musk concluded the skit by commenting on Trump's tariffs, humorously labeling them as "dumb." This interaction between the characters added a comedic element to the discussion of economic policies and current events.
The SNL skit provided a satirical take on Trump's tariff announcement, blending humor with social commentary in a typical comedic fashion.
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By: ecrosbie@businessinsider.com (Eve Crosbie)
Title: Saturday Night Live Parodies Trump’s Tariff Announcement with Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Vandalizing’ Tesla
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/snl-mocks-trump-tariff-plan-elon-musk-tesla-troubles-2025-4
Published Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:03:01 +0000
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