SNL, MSNBC and Trump

SNL cold open tackled MSNBC, the TikTok ban and The Rizzler
Saturday Night Live returned after a short break, bringing comedian Dave Chappelle in to host. With the second Inauguration of Donald Trump right around the corner, the cold open naturally went with a political skit. This time, the sketch comedy opened with an MSNBC panel hosted by Sarah Sherman’s Rachel Maddow.
‘SNL' Cold Open Features Sarah Sherman as Rachel Maddow on the LA Wildfires, the TikTok Ban and Trump
Sarah Sherman opened the first "Saturday Night Live" episode of 2025 by portraying political commentator Rachel Maddow. In the sketch, Maddow hosted an MSNBC panel, which included Marcello Hernandez as Ari Melber,
Trump Distracts MSNBC With A Nonsensical Solution To Wildfires In 'SNL' Cold Open
The president-elect's sparked a storm of "breaking news" alerts that made Joy Reid declare that he was "designed by the devil to break" her spirit.
‘SNL’ skewers MSNBC’s Trump obsession in fiery takedown of host Rachel Maddow
This weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” roasted MSNBC in a skit ridiculing the left-wing cable news network about everything from its hysteria-prone coverage of President-elect Trump to its anchors’ personalities and appearances.
"Wow they pivoted quickly" — Internet reacts as SNL roasts MSNBC host Rachel Maddow over Trump obsession
Live (SNL) launched its first episode of 2025 on a high note with a cold and satirical open, targeting the news channel MSNBC and its coverage of President-elect Donald Trump.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Features Donald Trump Talking About TikTok Ban, And A Reminder That Media Can’t Resist His Craziest Rhetoric
Live cold open saw James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump, two days before the inauguration, this time talking about ...
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SNL Lampoons MSNBC Hosts Losing it Over Bizarre Parody Trump Remarks in Off-the-Wall Cold Open
SNL took on both MSNBC and President-elect Donald Trump — mocking the latter for some bizarre maneuvers and the former for their over-the-top reactions.
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Watch Dave Chappelle's SNL Monologue and Sketches from January 18
The comedian's fourth time as Host kicked off with the longest monologue in the show's 50-year history. Watch it now.
Connecticut mentioned in recent 'Saturday Night Live' cold open
Live" mentioned Connecticut in its "MSNBC Special Coverage" cold open on Jan. 18, where anchors discussed Donald Trump.
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'
Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday ...
I Just Found Out Lorne Michaels Claims He Made Up The Phrase 'Cold Open' On SNL, And I'm Completely Shook
Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night ...
‘Saturday Night Live' Recap: Dave Chappelle Remains Controversial Despite Not Wanting to Be
The comedian's opening monologue doubled as one of his sets, going on for 17 minutes and covering topics from the Southern ...