US Edition'SNL' Roasts Trump's Middle East Trip, Qatari Jet Gift in Season Finale
- Saturday Night Live closed its 50th season on May 18, 2025, with a finale parodying President Donald Trump's recent Middle East trip.
- The episode lampooned Trump's tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, highlighting his reported acceptance of a $400 million plane from Qatar.
- James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump, mimicking his speech and interactions with Saudis, notably Emil Wakim as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including calling each other 'habibi.'
- The satire referenced Trump’s quotes such as calling the Qatari plane a 'pre-bribe' and noting, 'I love the Arabs,' while raising ethical and legal concerns about the gift.
- The sketch's focus on Trump's Middle East dealings underscores ongoing scrutiny about foreign gifts, while SNL's return is scheduled for fall 2025 at Studio 8H.
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Saturday Night Live dedicated the cold open of its season finale to President Donald Trump‘s tour of the Middle East this week. Saturday brought the close of the comedy sketch show’s 50th season. The opening sketch parodied the meeting between…
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