SNL's Weekend Update Mocks Trump and Stephen Miller Following Midterm Election
The popular late-night satirical show, Saturday Night Live (SNL), took a jab at US President Donald Trump and his top advisor, Stephen Miller, during the Weekend Update segment.
Comedic Interlude: Colin Jost's Monologue
Colin Jost, the show's co-anchor, began the segment with a humorous remark about the recent political events:
"Going from Wiles to Miller is like trying to get through a dinner party by switching from wine to meth," Jost joked, referencing the contrasting personalities of SNL's Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo impressionist actor, Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, and Stephen Miller, a prominent figure in Trump's administration.
Midterm Election Results and Impact on Trump Team
The Weekend Update segment tackled the recent US midterm elections, focusing on the consequences for the Trump administration.
- The show mentioned the Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives, stating that "the Republicans lost control of the House, while the Democrats took a majority."
- They also touched upon Stephen Miller's promotion to a senior adviser role, saying "Stephen Miller's influence in the White House is expected to grow after the midterms."
<small>Source: Rolling Stone — read the original story there.</small>
