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SNL Trump Sketch: Gas Prices, Epstein, and Harry Styles?
15 Mar
Summary
- SNL's opening sketch humorously linked gas prices to Trump.
- James Austin Johnson portrayed a Trump character.
- Jokes referenced 'Epstein Files' and Harry Styles' hosting.

In a recent "Saturday Night Live" opening sketch, James Austin Johnson and Colin Jost reprised their roles as President Trump and his defense secretary. The skit used a gas station setting to humorously address the issue of rising gas prices.
Johnson's Trump character, upon being asked why gas costs so much, interjected with a reference to 'The Epstein Files,' quickly clarifying it was a joke, but adding a caveat about the butterfly effect. He also lightheartedly mocked his own campaign promises regarding lower gas prices and ending wars.
The sketch, featuring Ashley Padilla, Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, and Marcello Hernández, also included jokes referencing the episode's host and musical guest, Harry Styles. Johnson's Trump character remarked on the stock market's downward trend, fitting the show's blend of political satire and pop culture commentary.




