SNL Uses Easter-Themed Jesus Sketch to Mock Trump's Tariffs

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SNL mocks ‘messiah’ Trump over chaotic tariffs policy with Easter-themed cold open

Returning to the subject of Easter and his tariffs, SNL Trump said: “But in the holiest of seasons, Easter, let us remember the lesson that Mr. Jesus taught us when he went buck wild on those money changers… We must never mix religion with commerce.”

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As if singer and rapper Lizzo taking aim at US president Donald Trump during this week’s Saturday Night Live wasn’t enough, the programme also began with a cold open in which the Republican interrupted Jesus Christ and his disciples during the Cleansing of the Temple, in a sketch which has seen some social media users slam the “disrespectful” skit for ‘mocking Jesus’.

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SNL compares Trump to Jesus in Easter sketch mocking economy and faith: 'Donald Jesus Trump'

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