SNL's Colin Jost Sparks Debate With Controversial Trump Halloween Joke

During a recent Saturday Night Live Weekend Update segment, co-anchor Colin Jost delivered a controversial joke about President Donald Trump's White House Halloween event, using Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the soundtrack and referencing allegations against Jackson and Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Jost also mocked Trump's unconventional habit of placing candy directly on children's heads during the event, highlighting it as symbolic of Trump's unorthodox presidency. The humor sparked a divided reaction among viewers, with some laughing and others expressing discomfort or criticism over the risqué nature of the jokes. Michael Che further contributed with jokes about Trump’s White House renovations and political matters, continuing the show's tradition of sharp political satire. The segment exemplified Saturday Night Live's enduring role in blending humor with pointed political commentary, even as some of the material pushed boundaries and provoked debate. Overall, the episode underscored the tension in balancing edgy comedy with public sensitivity regarding the president's actions and associations.