Portrayed by James Austin Johnson, Trump appeared in a white “USA” cap and opened, “Good evening, and happy World War III to all who celebrate. It’s me, Donald Trump, FIFA Peace Prize winner and Nobel Peace Prize taker.”

Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson), who touted himself as peacemaker, now addressing the country exulting in war with Iran. With the U.S. and Israel launching strikes on the Iranian regime early on Saturday, killing the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the show scrambled plans for the cold open.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were riotously roasted in Saturday Night Live’s cold open, which excoriated them for their roles in the overnight attack on Iran by U. S.

SNL writers had just hours to craft a script about the Iran strikes, and now the sketch is taking the internet by storm.

Connor Storrie hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend with sketches that had him dancing, stripping, and use accents. These are a few that were hits and misses.

Things are getting "heated" on "Saturday Night Live," as "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams made a surprise appearance on Connor Storrie's episode.

After a two-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” returned with a new episode Dec. 6, 2025, with host Melissa McCarthy and musical guest Dijon, marking McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, her first since 2017, and Dijon’s “SNL” debut.