SNL publishes a Trump Christmas address parody
SNL’s synopsis describes James Austin Johnson’s Trump character addressing the Kennedy Center name and released Epstein files in a fictional presidential address.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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SKETCH COMEDY / 9 FILES
James Austin Johnson plays SNL’s Trump. Tariffs, executive orders, holiday interruptions: open the original and watch the impersonation at work.
SNL’s synopsis describes James Austin Johnson’s Trump character addressing the Kennedy Center name and released Epstein files in a fictional presidential address.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-12-20T23:17:22-06:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official synopsis identifies James Austin Johnson as Trump in a fictional press conference set aboard Air Force One.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-12-13T23:26:34-06:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsSNL’s description identifies James Austin Johnson as Trump and Emil Wakim as Mohammed bin Salman in a fictional discussion of the Middle East trip.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-05-17T23:11:54-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official synopsis describes James Austin Johnson’s Trump character interrupting a Mother’s Day message from Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang and Marcello Hernández.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-05-10T23:18:21-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official description presents James Austin Johnson’s Trump character reviewing his first 100 days and signing additional executive orders.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-05-03T23:10:08-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe SNL channel describes a political version of The White Lotus featuring James Austin Johnson portraying Trump.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-13T01:18:20-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official synopsis describes James Austin Johnson’s Trump character interrupting a Temple-cleansing scene featuring Mikey Day as Jesus and other cast members as disciples.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-13T02:32:29-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsNBC’s SNL channel describes James Austin Johnson, portraying Trump, delivering a speech about tariffs and the stock market.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-05T23:26:16-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official synopsis describes Mike Myers as Elon Musk interrupting a heated fictional meeting with James Austin Johnson as Trump, Bowen Yang as JD Vance, Marcello Hernández as Marco Rubio and Mikey Day as Zelenskyy.
Source: Saturday Night Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-03-01T23:21:11-06:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. James Austin Johnson performs a fictional Trump character; the sketch is not a recording of the real Trump speaking. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsLATE-NIGHT COMMENTARY / 16 FILES
Official originals from Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers. Each file links to the host’s own show and keeps the inspected evidence scope attached.
Jimmy Kimmel Live’s official synopsis describes a segment addressing Trump’s criticism of his Time cover photograph, the campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize and Eric Trump’s book.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-10-14T22:45:01-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Late Show’s description identifies the subjects of this Stephen Colbert monologue as Trump’s Oregon military deployment, claims about futuristic medical technology and the Comey indictment.
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-09-29T22:50:01-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Late Show describes a Stephen Colbert monologue covering Jimmy Kimmel’s return, the United Nations escalator incident and Trump’s campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-09-24T22:50:01-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsJimmy Kimmel Live’s official synopsis covers Kimmel’s return after suspension, a fictional FCC chairman played by Robert De Niro, and Trump’s United Nations appearance.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-09-23T22:48:18-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Daily Show’s official synopsis presents Jon Stewart adopting exaggerated obedience to Trump while discussing free speech after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Source: The Daily Show
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-09-18T22:02:19-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsLate Night’s title and synopsis identify Seth Meyers’s segment as examining Trump’s criticism of his supporters amid the dispute about Epstein files.
Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-07-17T20:00:53-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsLate Night’s description presents Seth Meyers examining Trump’s Truth Social response about Epstein, health-insurance legislation and a Florida migrant detention center.
Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-07-14T20:00:46-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsJimmy Kimmel Live describes a segment covering Trump’s Kennedy Center theater visit, his comments about Los Angeles, planned protests and his account of playing the flute.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-06-12T22:45:01-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Daily Show describes Jon Stewart reviewing Trump’s first 100 days through criticism of his promises, approval ratings and negotiations with China and Ukraine.
Source: The Daily Show
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-28T22:00:12-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsLate Night’s description presents Seth Meyers scrutinizing a 90-day tariff pause after earlier White House statements opposing a pause.
Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-09T20:00:14-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe official synopsis presents Jimmy Kimmel criticizing the tariff pause, the administration’s praise for it and Trump merchandise, alongside interviews with Trump supporters in Florida.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-09T22:45:03-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Late Show’s description presents Stephen Colbert discussing video-game costs, Howard Lutnick’s comments about manufacturing jobs and Trump’s desire for a birthday military parade.
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-08T22:50:00-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsJimmy Kimmel Live’s synopsis presents a segment on tariffs, Trump’s golf weekend, the Dodgers’ White House visit and demonstrations against Trump.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-07T22:45:04-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsLate Night’s official synopsis frames Seth Meyers’s segment as criticism of Trump’s broad tariff plan and its potential effects on consumers, trade and the economy.
Source: Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-03T20:00:51-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Late Show’s official title and synopsis frame Stephen Colbert’s monologue around Trump’s tariff announcement, market reactions, golfing and Russia’s exclusion.
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-04-03T22:50:01-05:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
Read the complete record and source locatorsThe Daily Show’s official description presents Jon Stewart critically examining the Trump administration’s DOGE project, its budget cuts and its relationship with corporate interests.
Source: The Daily Show
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The event date records the upload’s publication date (2025-02-24T22:01:22-06:00), not an independently verified original broadcast date. The named host presents comedy and commentary; the publisher’s description is an account of the segment, not independent verification of the political claims it contains. Any references to Epstein concern the comedy’s advertised subject and do not establish wrongdoing by an individual.
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