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| James Austin Johnson returned as President Donald Trump. |
"Saturday Night Live" has struck comedy gold again. In its latest episode, the long-running sketch show combined political satire with prestige TV by dropping Donald Trump and his inner circle into a surreal parody of HBO's The White Lotus — and fans can’t stop laughing.
Titled "The White POTUS," the pre-taped sketch sees SNL star James Austin Johnson reprise his uncanny Donald Trump impersonation, this time giving the character a White Lotus-style existential spiral. What unfolds is a rich blend of political roast, social commentary, and full-on absurdity — complete with chicken nuggets and spiritual awakenings.
A Hilarious Opening: Trump in a Financial Meltdown
The sketch opens at the luxurious yet doom-filled resort. In classic White Lotus fashion, we meet a fragile and brooding Trump, portrayed in the style of Jason Isaac’s tragic financier from Season 2 of the original HBO series.
Still reeling from real-life tariff chaos, Trump is numbing his presidential stress in the most on-brand way imaginable: with a prescription bottle of chicken nuggets. As chaos brews across global markets, his character seems more preoccupied with comfort food and maintaining illusions of power.
Meanwhile, Melania Trump (played by Chloe Fineman) channels the detached elegance of Parker Posey’s character, pressing her husband with eerie calm:
“Can you imagine how awful it would be if America lost all its money and no one respected us anymore?”
Just then, his phone buzzes with a news alert: The economy has entered a recession.
Enter the Trump Kids: A Family Vacation from Hell
Next comes the Trump brood, reimagined White Lotus-style. Mikey Day is pitch-perfect as Trump Jr., while Alex Moffat brings back his dim-witted Eric Trump impression with full comedic force. But the standout? Scarlett Johansson as Ivanka Trump — back on SNL and embracing a spiritually conflicted Ivanka looking for “enlightenment.”
In one of the sketch's funniest lines, Ivanka’s guru tells her:
“You must ask yourself: ‘Am I ready to give up greed and material possessions to live an honest and ethical life?’”
Her answer? A rapid about-face.
Cameos Galore: Putin, Lizzo, and Tiger Woods Join the Madness
Because this is SNL, the satire doesn’t stop with the Trumps. Beck Bennett returns as a shirtless Vladimir Putin, crashing the vacation as a chaotic wildcard. Kenan Thompson drops in as Tiger Woods, adding an extra layer of random celebrity flair.
Musical guest Lizzo also makes a surprise appearance as a devastated American guest at the resort who just discovered her fortune has evaporated:
“Oh my God, there’s $5 million in my bank account. It was 20 million last week!”
The skit reaches the perfect blend of surreal, political, and dark comedy — all drenched in the signature melodrama of The White Lotus.
Fan Reactions: “Funniest SNL Sketch in Years”
The internet quickly lit up after the sketch aired. Fans across X (formerly Twitter) called it “brilliant,” “sharp,” and “the best thing SNL has done in a decade.” Some reactions:
🗨️ “'The White POTUS' is the most brilliant and well-done satire SNL has done this century.”
🗨️ “Gonna need at least 10 seasons of this.”
🗨️ “James Austin Johnson’s Trump deserves an Emmy just for the nugget bottle gag.”
The sketch not only delivered laughs but also cleverly mirrored the themes of both Trump’s real-world chaos and the existential dread that defines The White Lotus.
Bonus: Trump’s Easter Cold Open Adds Another Layer
Earlier in the episode, Johnson’s Trump also starred in an Easter-themed cold open, comparing himself to Jesus after casting “moneylenders” (aka the economy) out of the temple. In his words:
“Hi, it’s me, your favorite president, Donald Jesus Trump… Many people are calling me the Messiah because of the mess I made out of the economy.”
It was peak SNL — irreverent, absurd, and timely.
Final Thoughts: ‘The White POTUS’ Could Be SNL’s New Goldmine
With razor-sharp writing, a star-studded cast, and a concept that somehow works better than expected, SNL’s “The White POTUS” sketch proves that the show still knows how to nail timely satire.
Whether you’re a fan of The White Lotus, political comedy, or just love a good Trump roast, this sketch is worth every second of its runtime. If the audience reaction is anything to go by, SNL may have just found its next recurring universe.
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