‘Saturday Night Live’ to Trump: ‘We’ve been with you all along’
SUMMARY
The November 9, 2024, episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) took a surprising turn after the announcement of Donald Trump’s election victory. The show began with a solemn tone, as defeated left-wing cast members voiced shock and concern over Trump’s return to office. However, in a comedic reversal, they declared their unwavering support for Trump. "We have been with you all along," Keenan Thompson said, with the cast going on to humorously profess their admiration and even create a new character, “Hot, Jacked Trump,” portrayed by James Austin Johnson as an idealized version of the president-elect. Hosted by Bill Burr, the episode featured a blend of humor, including Burr's standup on the election and his mock commentary about past political failures. The episode's tone was a stark contrast to the post-2016 election SNL, which had featured a melancholic performance by Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton.
