The sketch mocked controversies, from photos of Trump with Epstein to medical mishaps with his hand, and even the possible Netflix acquisition of WBD

For the cold open, James Austin Johnson returned as President Donald Trump to give his holiday address from the White House. Johnson addressed a lot of recent topics from the economy to the redacted Epstein files and more. He also addressed the recent addition of Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Back after a Thanksgiving break, SNL scored tonight with the literal bombs being dropped by Trump & Secretary of War Hegseth

The newest episode kicked off with a sketch featuring James Austin Johnson as a medicated Trump taking a press conference aboard Air Force One, joined by breakout star Ashley Padilla playing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The show took aim at the Venezuelan boat strikes, the POTUS backing the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Trump falling asleep during press conferences.

In the latest "SNL" cold open, Colin Jost starred as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declaring at a presser, "We're now at war with Venezuela."

After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a new episode Dec. 6 with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon, marking McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and Dijon’s “SNL” debut.