Liberal Comedy Targets President Trump’s Economic Plan
NBC’s Saturday Night Live once again targeted President Donald J. Trump in its latest episode, using Easter Sunday to push a political message that many conservative Americans found deeply offensive. The sketch, meant to parody the biblical story of Jesus cleansing the temple, instead mocked Trump’s trade policies and the recent stock market turbulence caused by international tariff adjustments.
In the opening scene, Jesus—played by cast member Mikey Day—announces he’s removing money from the temple. Moments later, a Trump impersonator, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, walks in declaring, “The money’s gone.”
That line was followed by a controversial statement: “It’s me, your favorite president, Donald Jesus Trump,” a mocking reference that critics say disrespects both Christianity and millions of faith-based voters across the country.
Disrespecting Faith and Economic Facts
The sketch mocked Trump’s efforts to rebalance global trade through reciprocal tariffs, claiming they caused market chaos and a historic “transfer of wealth.” The impersonator went on to say the market “did a Jesus—it died, then rose again, and then died once more.”
For many Americans approaching retirement or managing a 401(k), these jokes felt out of touch. The truth is, under President Trump’s leadership, the economy delivered record-low unemployment, strong energy independence, and soaring stock market gains. Tariffs were part of a larger strategy to protect American jobs and level the playing field with countries like China.
Now, with inflation rising and economic uncertainty under the Biden administration, many older Americans are seeing their retirement savings lose value—something SNL chose to laugh about.
Targeting Seniors’ Financial Struggles Isn’t Funny
In one of the most tone-deaf lines, Johnson’s Trump said Americans are looking at their retirement accounts and shouting, “Jesus Christ, where did it all go?” He then shrugged, “We’ll fix that. Or not. We’ll see.”
For millions of hardworking Americans nearing retirement, that’s not comedy—it’s reality. Rising costs of living, volatile markets, and declining savings have left many feeling uncertain about their financial future. Yet NBC used those struggles as punchlines.
Why Conservatives Aren’t Laughing
The Easter-themed sketch wasn’t just another jab at President Trump—it was a broader insult aimed at Christian conservatives, retirees, and working-class Americans. Instead of offering fair political satire, the show chose to mock faith, economic hardship, and the very voters who built this country.
But the good news is, the American people are waking up. They remember what a strong economy looked like. They remember energy independence, low inflation, and booming 401(k)s. And they know that leadership—not late-night comedy—is what restores prosperity.
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