‘SNL’ Drags Donald Trump, Jim Jordan, Lauren Boebert Groping Scandal and Republican Drama in Cold Open
variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Live from somewhere near New York, it’s yet another recap of an original broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.” The venerable late-night NBC series, now just two episodes into its 49th season, kicked off the show with a satirical look at the Republican Party. “SNL” skewered Rep.
Jim Jordan’s efforts to win the battle for U.S. Speaker of the House, Rep. George Santos’ ongoing legal imbroglio, Rep. Lauren Boebert’s recent scandal and, of course, former President Donald Trump.
The opening sketch featured Mikey Day as Rep. Jim Jordan, Chloe Fineman as Rep. Lauren Boebert (who happened to be seated in a theater, the site of her groping scandal), Bowen Yang as Rep.
George Santos carrying a mystery baby and James Austin Johnson as former President Donald Trump. The show also featured surprise cameos by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who took part in two different sketches, as well as Lady Gaga, who introduced the first musical segment featuring Bad Bunny.
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