Michael Che on Trump’s Theater Visit: “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” at Chicago’s Opening Night
Che and Jost Cover Major Stories on Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che recently shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s attendance at the opening night of the musical Chicago at the Kennedy Center, stating, “What’s the worst that could happen?” This quip resonated with the studio audience, prompting loud cheers.
During this week’s Weekend Update, Che and co-anchor Colin Jost tackled a range of significant topics. These included the recent firing of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, reactions to the portrayal of Kristi Noem’s husband in the media, and ongoing tensions regarding Iran.
Addressing Trump’s controversial remark that the U.S. would carpet-bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age,” Jost responded, “In the spirit of Easter, let me just say: Jesus Christ,” highlighting the absurdity of the comment.
Che further criticized Trump’s downplayed description of the war as a “little journey,” suggesting that “little journeys are all anyone can afford to take now,” a commentary underscored by an image of rising gas prices.
Earlier in the show, in a cold open addressing Bondi’s dismissal, Jost joked that she was asked to “redact herself” from her position, citing a joking connection to Trump’s past decisions.
In a comedic segment, Sarah Sherman portrayed Noem’s husband at the Update desk, humorously challenging the audience with, “My eyes are up here, and my nipples are out here,” as she donned exaggerated props.
New cast member Kam Patterson made an impactful appearance as a code-switching Professor Snape in HBO’s new Harry Potter reboot. Patterson critiqued the series, calling it “racist as hell,” and noted the prejudiced perception associated with Harry Potter himself. Jost echoed Patterson’s sentiments, suggesting that J.K. Rowling’s portrayal of diverse characters could be problematic.
This week’s Weekend Update continued the tradition of combining humor and critical commentary on current events, engaging viewers with both laughter and reflection.
