Colin Jost and Michael Che, the acclaimed anchors of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, took on Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress, his flip-flop on tariffs, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX mishap in their signature comedic style.
In a scathing critique of Trump’s boast about swift government changes, Che quipped, “Yeah, and nobody changed airport security faster than bin Laden.” The duo also poked fun at Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports, with a hilarious nod to the absurdity of excluding men from soccer.
Transitioning smoothly to Trump’s tariff reversal, Che labeled the move as a “cunning political tactic” akin to “bipolar disorder.” He ridiculed Trump’s justification for the Canadian tariffs by pointing out the minuscule amount of fentanyl seized at the northern border, humorously equating it to “two butt-fulls.”
Jost wittily tackled the potential rise in car costs due to tariffs, suggesting the alternative of receiving a free Tesla “since people are throwing them away.” The Tesla CEO himself didn’t escape the duo’s sharp wit, with Jost joking that Musk’s decision to don a suit instead of his trademark t-shirt was a stark reminder that “bullying still works.”
The banter didn’t stop there, as Che took a jab at Musk’s recent SpaceX mishap, quipping about the explosion of the SpaceX starship and its link to Musk’s growing brood of children. The humor injected into the serious issues of tariffs and space exploration showcased the duo’s ability to infuse levity into current events.
Moving seamlessly from political satire to space exploration, Jost and Che captivated audiences with their unique blend of humor and critique. Their ability to dissect complex topics with humor and insight provided a refreshing take on the week’s most talked-about issues.
The dynamic duo of Jost and Che once again proved why they are the reigning kings of Weekend Update. Their razor-sharp wit and comedic timing brought much-needed levity to the often serious world of politics and space exploration. As they signed off, audiences were left eagerly anticipating their next hilarious take on the news.
