On Saturday Night Live, President Trump’s reconsideration of executive orders was humorously represented, with the recession being rebranded as “now called a break.”
The cold opening kicked off with James Austin Johnson portraying Trump, reflecting on his first 100 days in office.
“Well, it’s been 100 years since I became president,” Johnson joked as Trump. “Oops, I mean days. Time really flies, doesn’t it?”
“People say what I’ve accomplished so far helped win elections, especially in Canada,” he commented on the Canadian Prime Minister’s election. “I’ve signed 147 executive orders, from banning paper straws to refunding PBS, and apparently, Elmo got arrested. [Immigration and Customs Enforcement.]”
Mikey Day, playing Stephen Miller, showed up in a makeshift Oval Office to present several new orders for signing.
The orders included a mix of legitimate presidential actions, like restoring Columbus Day, and humorous directives, such as limiting the representation of interracial couples on television.
“That’s excessive, right? You see them dining together, he’s using Hello Fresh, and wearing loafers. She’s got those tight braids,” he mused.
Miller presented another order intended to make it acceptable for older men to date much younger women, referencing a recent CBS News interview with soccer coach Bill Belichick about his girlfriend’s age.
Marcello Hernandez appeared as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Trump signed an order that “prohibits Hispanic babies from drilling holes in their ears,” attributing the idea to Rubio. Hernandez quickly corrected the president.
“I think this was Marco’s idea,” Trump said.
“No, it wasn’t,” Hernandez retorted as Rubio.
“Yes, it was,” Trump responded.
“Yes, indeed,” Rubio agreed.
Other comical executive orders included whimsical notions, like the authorship of forgiveness being held by J.K. Rowling and the ghosts of outlaws.
“Most importantly, this order would officially change the word recession,” Day said as Miller, handing over another executive order for Trump’s signature.
“Yeah, that makes sense. The recession is now a break. Isn’t that fun?” Trump answered. “Get ready for a lengthy historical break in America.”
“I call it Tetherball!” he added cheerfully.
