“Saturday Night Live” went after Republican senators who supported former President Trump in the South Carolina primary after Saturday’s election, and how many times Trump has endorsed the same people currently supporting his presidential bid. He also pointed out that he had insulted her.
of cold open The characters of Sen. Tim Scott (R-Fla.) and Sen. James Risch (R-Ida.) were shown enjoying refreshments together at a mock victory party. The group discussed their love for Trump despite their personal conflicts and policy disagreements.
“I have to admit, sometimes I don’t know what my party is doing. I mean, I’ve been calling for funding for Ukraine for the last six months,” said Lish, played by Mikey Day. Told. “It’s essential to America’s security, and Trump destroyed it with one phone call. The man doesn’t care about this country at all. Sometimes I think he’s really dangerous.”
“And you just supported him, right?” Rubio, played by Marcello Hernandez, shot back.
“Yeah! Big time. I mean, he’s great. Yeah, he’s great!” Lish retorted.
The skit lists personal attacks Trump has made against senators over the years, each time Trump has doubled down on his support for the former president.
Rubio said Trump’s nickname “Little Marco” “ruined my life,” while Graham, played by James Austin Johnson, said Trump gave out his personal phone number and harassed him. He lamented that it caused a wave of
Graham was booed by Trump supporters at the former president’s victory party on Saturday after the president described him as “a little more to the left” than other Republicans.
The group also lashed out at Scott, played by Devon Walker, over his bid to become Trump’s vice president, particularly inflaming his previous relationship with Haley for trying to get closer to Trump during the primary campaign.
“Saturday Night Live” similarly called Trump a racist, citing a speech he gave Friday in which he said black voters liked him more because of his mug shot. Almost condemned.
“He’s got street cred!” Scott said.
The NAACP, Democratic National Convention and several black leaders condemned Trump’s comments as racist.
Trump won a landslide victory in the South Carolina primary on Saturday night, defeating Nikki Haley by about 21 points. Haley has vowed to remain in the primary at least through Super Tuesday, March 5, despite the long odds to win the nomination.
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