SNL Mocks Morgan Wallen’s Walk-Off with Trump Tariff Sketch

NEW YORK — The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured a sharp response to country singer Morgan Wallen‘s controversial walk-off from the previous episode, using humor to address the incident directly. Cast member James Austin Johnson reprised his role as former President Donald Trump, delivering a satirical take on Trump’s recent tariff announcements.

During the cold open, Johnson, mimicking Trump, addressed a fictitious tariff plan applicable even to Heard and McDonald Islands. “We’ll be the ones eating the cats and the dogs,” he quipped, referencing a past comment made by Trump regarding Haitian immigrants. Johnson added, “Get me to God’s country,” echoing Wallen’s own words from a recent Instagram post following his abrupt exit from the SNL stage last week.

“It’s called McDonald Island. I’d love to visit there. Can you imagine that, a Big Mac in a hula skirt? Ooh la la!” Johnson exclaimed, holding up artwork depicting the playful scenario. This line drew laughter and applause from the audience, effectively criticizing Wallen’s earlier behavior.

Wallen performed as the musical guest on March 29, but he left the stage unexpectedly during the show’s farewell segment, leading to speculation about his behavior. He later posted a photo of his private jet captioned, “Get me to God’s country,” which fans interpreted as an indirect comment on his walk-off.

The episode, hosted by Jack Black, marked his first appearance on SNL in two decades and featured musical performances by Elton John and Brandi Carlile. Jack Black opened the show with a musical number, bringing energy and excitement to the highly anticipated episode.

Mike Myers also made an appearance, portraying Elon Musk in connection to Trump’s tariff remarks. In an amusing twist, Myers’ Musk introduced the “Tesla Model V,” claiming it’s the “first electric car in history to be fully self-vandalizing,” parodying the criticism Musk has faced recently.

Colin Jost, during the “Weekend Update” segment, presented another clever jab at Wallen: “Money is leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at goodnights.” This comment tied Wallen’s hasty departure to the economic turmoil, highlighting the continuing relevance of SNL’s comedic commentary on real-world events.

SNL’s episode not only showcased its signature wit but also highlighted the intersection of current events and popular culture, proving once again that comedy can be a lens through which societal happenings are critiqued.