The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” delivered its final cold open before the 2026 midterm elections. The sketch took aim at President Donald Trump’s tendency to comment on the physical appearances of men. It also suggested that rap artist Nicki Minaj negatively impacted her career by aligning with President Trump during her recent campaign appearance.
The show featured James Austin Johnson, who impersonates Trump, sharing a humorous exchange focused on the physical attributes of Tom Hanks, who appeared as David S. Pumpkins. This interaction highlighted the president’s known habit of making remarks on appearances.
Additionally, the cold open included a jab at Nicki Minaj, humorously implying that her decision to join Trump on the campaign trail last month caused a downturn in her music career.
“Saturday Night Live” continued its tradition of political satire, using humor to comment on current events and public figures in the lead-up to the elections.
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