President Trump (James Austin Johnson) used a man's collapse in the Oval Office as an excuse to give a monologue in tonight's "SNL" cold open.

For the sketch, James Austin Johnson returned as President Donald Trump. After the collapse of the man, Johnson goes on with a monologue about the recent news stories out of Washington to include the ongoing government shut down, loss of benefits for Americans, recent elections in New York City and more.

On October 4, 2025, Saturday Night Live launched its 51st season with a cold open that was equal parts hilarious and provocative, featuring James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump. Johnson’s Trump barged into the sketch to warn SNL, saying- “I’m just ...

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James Austin Johnson as Trump also touched on the ongoing government shutdown, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and soaring food prices.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey were back together again on "Saturday Night Live"! The sketch show's cold open featured the two former "Weekend Update" anchors reuniting to spoof Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In the ...

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in the cold open of the Oct. 11, 2025 edition of "Saturday Night Live" (Credit: NBC) Amy Poehler’s U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer any questions and got some backup from Tina Fey’s Homeland Security Secretary ...