SNL Roasts Trump Over Epstein Emails, Granting Pardon to Mock Turkey 'Convict'
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In a scathing cold open, Saturday Night Live took aim at President Donald Trump over the recent Jeffrey Epstein email revelations. The sketch featured James Austin Johnson as Trump, who reacted to the emails released by the House Oversight Committee. The sketch referenced a line from the emails where Epstein claimed Trump 'knew about the girls.' Trump has consistently denied involvement in Epstein's sex-trafficking activities. The mock White House press briefing, led by Karoline Leavitt (played by Ashley Padill), downplayed the significance of Trump's name appearing in the Epstein emails. However, Johnson's Trump took control, stating he was 'hiding almost nothing' about Epstein, 'just enough to make it extremely suspicious.' He poked fun at the emails, including one where Epstein's brother asked about a photo of Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The sketch also saw Johnson's Trump selling gold-framed printouts of the Epstein emails for $800, boasting they made 'great stocking stuffers.' The sketch wrapped up with Johnson's Trump announcing a Thanksgiving pardon for a turkey, who coincidentally was a 'convicted sex criminal.' The cold open served as a biting commentary on Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal and his tendency to deflect responsibility.
