Donald Trump Satirically Interrupts NYC Mayoral Debate in SNL Cold Open

In a recent Saturday Night Live cold open, James Austin Johnson reprised his role as President Donald Trump, interrupting a comedic portrayal of the New York City mayoral debate to assert that the election is ultimately about him. The sketch featured Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani, and Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa, with Trump humorously criticizing each candidate and boasting about his cognitive test results and ongoing influence despite no longer residing in New York. Trump's character even sang lines from "Phantom of the Opera," symbolizing his lurking presence in the city's political scene. The satire highlighted the mayoral candidates' challenges while emphasizing Trump's self-centered perspective and his hint at possibly adding "New York mayor" to his responsibilities. This segment aired during SNL's 51st season with Miles Teller hosting and showcased the show's blend of local political humor with national relevance. The sketch reflects ongoing public fascination with Trump's personality and political involvement, especially in his former hometown's elections.