SNL Hosts Shift Support to Trump Post-Election

The first episode of Saturday Night Live following Donald Trump's election victory featured a serious tone, as cast members expressed shock over the results, with Ego Nwodim stating many found the outcome 'horrifying.' Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang dramatically declared their unwavering support for Trump, sarcastically pledging allegiance to him in a sudden comedic twist. The cast introduced a parody of Trump as a hyper-masculine character, 'Hot, Jacked Trump,' signaling a satirical celebration of the former president. The episode, hosted by Bill Burr, marked a significant shift from previous emotional responses to political defeats, notably avoiding sentimentality after Kamala Harris's loss. This change in tone reflects SNL's attempt to navigate the new political landscape while maintaining its comedic edge.