‘SNL’ Weekend Update Tackles Trump‘s Halloween Festivities and White House Changes
New York, NY – Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment delivered a barrage of jokes at former President donald Trump’s expense this weekend, skewering his Halloween celebrations at teh White House and recent renovations to the presidential residence. the comedic commentary touched on Trump’s choice of spooky season soundtrack and his ongoing alterations to the historic building.
The segment’s relevance stems from continued public interest in Trump’s post-presidency activities and the ongoing debate surrounding his legacy, especially concerning his stewardship of the White House. The jokes offered by “Weekend Update” reflect a broader cultural conversation about the former president’s behavior and its impact on american institutions.
Co-host Colin Jost began by referencing Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s decision to greet trick-or-treaters while Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” played in the background.”Just the perfect soundtrack to lure kids to a famous mansion,” Jost quipped. He also joked about a photo appearing to show candy on the former president’s head.
the segment then turned to Trump’s recent announcement regarding a remodeled white House bathroom, following previous demolition work in the East Wing, which had stood for 123 years. Fellow “Weekend Update” anchor Michael Che noted the criticism of the move as “tone deaf,” adding, “But I’m happy that the floor looks slippery.”
Jost also addressed Trump’s recent trip to Asia, highlighting the gifts he received in South Korea - a gold crown and beef patties with ketchup - characterizing it as “basically just a Happy Meal with a toy.” He further mocked Trump’s self-assessment of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, rating it a “12” on a scale of one to ten, stating, “I guess Trump just wanted to show China we’re still way worse at math.”
