In a controversial and humorous twist, the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) featured a sketch where Donald Trump, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, spoofed Jesus Christ during an Easter dinner party. The former president drew parallels between himself and Jesus while also poking fun at his recent indictment and efforts to oust LGBTQ+ individuals from Disney World.
The scene opened with cast members seated at a long table dressed as characters from Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "The Last Supper." Johnson took center stage with his monologue recounting the story of Easter through the lens of Donald Trump. In addition to drawing similarities between himself and Jesus, Johnson likened Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' rocky relationship with him to Judas' betrayal of Christ.
Johnson didn't shy away from taking shots at both himself and religious figures, mocking how easy it must be for someone like Jesus to start their own religion when their father is God. With Molly Shannon hosting this April 8th episode accompanied by musical guests The Jonas Brothers, viewers were treated to more than just political satire throughout the night.
During one segment in which he compared himself favorably against Christ – including height and popularity – SNL's fictionalized version of Trump claimed that he might even be better than what many consider history's most significant figure. He went on lamenting about Governor DeSantis being his personal Judas before expressing frustration over not being able to remove gay people from Disney World entirely.
Colin Jost later joked that the real-life former president was now supported only by an O.J.-esque team of lawyers headed up by Joe Tacopina who insists there won't be any chance for fair trials held within Manhattan courts given current circumstances surrounding indictments against him. This prompted fellow cast member Michael Che into discussion concerning various outlandish stories shared previously involving mud monsters and clouds casting darkness across America.
This SNL episode once again showcased the show's ability to tackle political satire and controversial topics. Johnson's portrayal of Donald Trump during the Easter dinner party highlighted his talents as a comedian while also sparking debate over what some may view as irreverent humor in relation to religious figures.