Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update returned with its trademark political satire, this time skewering two controversial figures: former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The segment delivered brutal punchlines—equal parts funny and uncomfortably accurate.
Andrew Cuomo’s Failed Redemption Campaign
SNL didn’t hold back in mocking Cuomo’s desperate attempt to revive his political career. The ex-governor, who resigned in 2021 amid scandals, recently released a self-produced video titled “The Real Story”—prompting ruthless jokes from Colin Jost:
“Andrew Cuomo claims the media unfairly targeted him. Sure, if ‘unfair targeting’ means sexual harassment allegations, a COVID nursing home scandal, and a shady $5.1M book deal. But go off, king.”
Jost also mocked Cuomo’s delusional comparison to “persecuted historical figures”:
“Most of those people didn’t have an AG report listing 11 misconduct claims. Cuomo’s new slogan? ‘Remember Me?’ because even New York forgot about him.”
RFK Jr.’s Conspiracy-Fueled Campaign
Michael Che shredded RFK Jr.’s bizarre campaign, zeroing in on his VP consideration of Aaron Rodgers and past brain worm claims:
“RFK Jr. sounds like your uncle after a 6-hour Infowars binge. His VP pick? A Sandy Hook truther. Cabinet meetings would just be him yelling at his own shadow.”
Jost added:
“He’s running to ‘unite the country’—which is rich for a guy backed by anti-vaxxers, crypto bros, and 5G conspiracy theorists.”
Why These Roasts Hit Hard
Beyond laughs, SNL spotlighted the absurdity of modern politics:
- Cuomo’s comeback feels like a Real Housewives audition.
- RFK Jr.’s campaign thrives on fringe theories, not policy.
The verdict? Comedy wins—and with the 2024 election looming, Weekend Update will keep roasting the chaos.
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