SNL Mocks Trump's Mediation of Musk-Rubio Clash in Cabinet Sketch

The latest Saturday Night Live cold open humorously depicted a fictional cabinet meeting where Elon Musk clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Musk's influence on government operations. In the sketch, played by Mike Myers, Musk criticized Rubio for not firing enough employees at the State Department, to which Rubio responded that Musk was merely 'good for TV.' The sketch highlighted real tensions between the two figures, particularly regarding Musk's push to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development. Trump, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, attempted to mediate the dispute, asserting that Rubio was doing a 'great job' and urging both men to act more maturely. The episode satirically addressed the ongoing concerns about Musk's extensive access to the federal government and the implications of his actions. This comedic portrayal followed a real-life confrontation, where Musk's comments about Rubio's performance sparked significant controversy.