SNL Skewers Trump’s White House Makeover and Odd Halloween Obsessions
Saturday Night Live (SNL) took another swipe at former President Donald Trump in its latest “Weekend Update” segment, targeting his infamous White House renovations and peculiar Halloween habits. Hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered biting satire, sparking laughter—and debate—about Trump’s polarizing legacy.
Trump’s White House Renovations: “A Gold-Plated Disaster”
Jost didn’t hold back, comparing Trump’s lavish redesign to “a Vegas casino and a dictator’s palace lovechild.” The joke referenced the ex-president’s well-documented obsession with gold decor, including the $2.4 million taxpayer-funded overhaul of the White House’s private quarters.
“The White House used to stand for democracy,” Jost quipped. “Now it looks like a Real Housewives reunion exploded in there.” A mocked-up image of a gaudy, gold-drenched Oval Office flashed on screen, complete with chandeliers resembling “alien spacecraft.”
Che piled on: “Trump dropped more on curtains than most Americans spend on a house. And let’s be real—those drapes weren’t hiding policy wins, just his insecurities.” A fake interview with a fictional designer claimed Trump wanted the White House to feel “like a luxury resort nobody could book.”
Trump’s Halloween Habits: “Trick or Loyalty?”
The comedy didn’t stop at interiors. SNL also roasted Trump’s reported Halloween quirks, like allegedly withholding candy unless kids flattered him. “Picture ringing the White House doorbell and getting a Mar-a-Lago coupon—but only if you call him ‘the best president,’” Jost joked.
Che added: “Trump’s scariest costume? A fact-checker.” The crowd roared as a fake clip showed Trump dodging accountability in a “haunted” White House, where he claimed Andrew Jackson’s ghost told him to “fire everyone.”
Mixed Reactions: Love It or Hate It
As usual, the sketch divided audiences. Critics cheered the takedown, flooding social media with hashtags like #GoldHouse and #TrumpOrTreat. Meanwhile, Trump loyalists called it “liberal bias,” arguing SNL ignores Democratic controversies.
Why This Satire Still Hits Hard
Beyond laughs, SNL highlights how Trump’s presidency blurred politics and spectacle. His opulent renovations (partly taxpayer-funded) and demand for loyalty—even on Halloween—reflect a leader who treated governance like a reality show. With 2024 approaching, the sketch underscores Trump’s enduring role as comedy’s favorite villain.
Final Thought: Trump’s antics may fade, but SNL’s punchlines won’t. As this sketch proves, his legacy is a gift that keeps on giving for late-night TV.
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— NextMinuteNews Team
