Newly elected Texas state senator James Talarico made a surprise appearance in this week’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open, interrupting the sketch to pose a tongue‑in‑cheek question about the show’s recurring political satire.
During the opening, NBC’s “SNL” featured its regular impersonation of former President Donald Trump, performed by cast member James Austin Johnson. After a series of jokes about Trump “freezing the action to ramble,” the sketch cut to Talarico, who asked, “How many more of these ‘Donald‑Trump‑freezes‑the‑action‑to‑ramble’ cold opens is ‘SNL’ going to do?”
Johnson, remaining in character as Trump, responded with a single word: “Infinity!” The brief exchange concluded the cold open, after which the show moved on to its scheduled sketches.
Talarico, who was sworn into the Texas Senate earlier this year, used the platform to highlight the frequency of political parody on the long‑running comedy series, a program known for its satirical takes on current events and public figures.
“Saturday Night Live” has a history of featuring political figures and impersonations, often sparking discussion about the role of comedy in political discourse. Talarico’s cameo adds to that tradition, underscoring how the show’s satire continues to resonate with both politicians and audiences alike.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
