Trump Courthouse Cold Open - SNL

Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) speaks to the media after appearing in court for his E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.
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[@Anthraax]

The line between satire and reality has become so very, very thin 😂😂

[@YourMom-zt5zj]

Yeah, it's basically gone...

[@Belfastboi]

It’s definitely gone

[@Montaph]

Wait, this isn't his actual speech?

[@mantirig4139]

I heard the Onion is closing down

[@clqudy4750]

Yep. Get more truth from satire, tho.

[@bookgirlny8511]

“I’m doing great with COGNITIVE.” 😂

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@bookgirlny8511 “Barron is good with the cyber”

[@dena6254]

😂

[@JJVernig]

Yes, he is apparently in the top 99 for people with dementia. Who had thought? 😂

[@zesty9815]

_"I think, cognitively I'm better than I was 20 years ago. I don't know why."_ Still able to lie, of course. That'll be the last to go.

[@markuschelios6891]

That's because he knows nuclear better than anyone.

[@malenateves]

It's a bad sign when real life is actually far more insane than a well acted SNL skit. Both actors did an impeccable job impersonating those two grifters.

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

The left is so dumb they take this as real because his impersonation voice is good? Nothing that was said was real, all was twisted and fake lol. You believe SNL, jimmy kimmel, elen. Anything media you believe

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

This is how you get your political info? yikes

[@timscott84]

Ah yes. A satirical show. Yes. You nailed it! Source all my info from silly show. Bing bong.

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

@@timscott84 You really do though lol. They are planting little seeds in your head. by the time you watch abc news, jimmy kimmel, and snl. The seeds grow into brainwash

[@reecemcclish5990]

@@tropicalterrarium1742have you ever actually listened to Trump speak on live TV? Did you not listen to him speak at the border a week ago or even during covid? He is more incoherent than Biden, and that’s saying something

[@QueenKunta]

1:11 I LOVE when JAJ drops the articles. Such a small thing but cracks me up every time “we’re here at-courthouse!”

[@tycho_m]

he's barely doing election!

[@ThatGuyInVegas]

Sadly, this could almost be Trump's actual speech.

[@I7435IC]

Pretty frigg'n scarey !! 😮

[@tktoadE]

It's a lot more lucid than Trump's speeches

[@markhockman1368]

That's Trump's apparent mindset: he's going to criminal trial and prison, election and victory, or election and another set of false claims that he won and insurrection, again trying to overturn the Constitution and a legitimate American government.

[@CorePathway]

Too coherent

[@alruiz512]

I would still vote for him over sleepy Joe

[@seffishestopal5950]

“Vivica A. Ramaswamy dropped out of the race and has agreed to live in my suit pocket.” That’s pretty accurate if you ask me.

[@robj2704]

He'll be right there when Donald needs to wipe.

[@bitbugsbyte]

I still don't get that joke. I mean beyond the original joke that VR was! He was like everything you hate about Trump with less charisma.

[@dbadagna]

@@bitbugsbyte Vivica A. Fox is the name of an American actress and Vivek Ramaswamy is small in stature, like the mouse in the animated film _Ratatouille._

[@herminaescamilla8537]

I think Vik "agreed" probably begged, to live up tRump's FAT BUTT .

[@VeraxMusic]

3:20 I gotta say, this single moment, where he does that high toned voice is the most accurate impression of anything in general I've seen.

[@heathernks8]

RIGHT? "Where's Lacey Chabert?" caught me so off-guard🤣😂

[@VeraxMusic]

Lol that light voice, and that head tilt - he did that SPOT ON!@@heathernks8

[@timscott84]

Need more orange and ding ding.

[@verenmercer8586]

It's amazing yet scary how accurate he impersonated Trump's tone and speech! Kudos to the actor! 😮👏

[@bonehr4377]

What would be funny is doing a Biden one ! He could barely talk and fall asleep while sniffing kids !

[@437765513]

How great is Trump though? Dude is a legend

[@juliemgates]

"Where's Lacey" 🤣😂

[@robertshirley3422]

His best parts are the passages where he softens and slightly raises his voice for added inflection. 😂😂😂

[@r00pea]

Yeah if you pay attention the nuance in his impression is incredible

[@Alakratt]

My favorite parts! A lot of people who do the impression always skip the soft voice parts

[@catherinecrawford2289]

those are the most accurate things and hardly anybody does that part.

[@marcialinho1747]

Yes the mean girls part had me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jessicabisceglio1165]

… where’s Lacey?

[@Catherinzsl]

The make-up department even achieved the neck nook. 🌮👌

[@satanslittlehelper3817]

👁👄👁

[@istdochallesegal3427]

The thrunt?

[@davidrussell6004]

Neckgina.

[@silverstem2964]

​@@istdochallesegal3427 Medical science calls that a Vagineck.😎✌️

[@r00pea]

@@silverstem2964 A very nice touch, I wonder why he didn't have orange makeup though? Maybe he wouldn't have time to take it off before the next sketch? Weird seeing him un-orange tho

[@EllieM_Travels]

“…standing behind barricade like Guatemalan family at JFK passenger pickup” 😂🤣🤣

[@deenyc1049]

Trump wishes he could be this coherent.

[@jr303official]

Maybe you just don't speak English, you speak Bidenese.😂

[@Plasstyre]

Sir, he just spoke English. Literally more coherently than our ex-president. If your only comeback was that infantile, I no longer wonder how Trump lost 2020. It doesn't take a lot to outsmart an animal, it's just annoying to do so every time they open their mouth.

[@timscott84]

So does Biden in his own way. Tell us WE'RE DOOMED. Where's a young visionary who isn't crazy when you need them?

[@lucianboar3489]

It's very lame to be anti Trump. You're such sad, sad people.

[@radioactivefrequencies527]

@@Plasstyre you’re boring

[@frp5266]

His cadence, eye movements, head tilts, and body tensions are excellent. Most people just do the voice and hands.

[@jamesdensleymusic92]

One of the most believable and authentic parts of this Trump impression was the wig pin slowly making its way out of the wig.

[@AD-cy7wx]

#rfkjr2024 END this trump/biden circus!! End the 2 party control.

[@adamjenkins190]

Just shows you how incredibly hard it is to maintain such a ridiculous hairstyle

[@meh8982]

@@AD-cy7wx Good idea, hand over the country to a senile dictator by voting for some useless third party set up by the Republicans.

[@CollectiveWesterner]

​@AD-cy7wx I, too, wish that we had different candidates to choose from, but RFK is definitely not the solution. That would only be "CIRCUS - Part 2" the sequel.

[@TheVincentKyle]

@@AD-cy7wxYeah yeah, not the time or place. Comments under comedy skit.

[@cptmuffy]

This shit was a real riot 😂

[@oldrrocr]

So great that Nikki did this bit with SNL! - Legendary!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Random-sk6hm]

Just like January 6th

[@JacobIzrael]

Bruh, the costume designer even gave him the neck/chin that looks like a VaJayJay 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@starbuck1611]

I literally started tuning him out when he started rambling just like Trump really does. Such a good impression of him!!

[@immortalasirpa6006]

omigod me too

[@UnwaveringBackBone]

Exactly! But also it wasn't funny

[@kael7953]

Cringe

[@MadAboutBrows]

​@@kael7953 yes the orange loser is VERY cringe

[@dennisharrell2236]

This is the funniest cold open since the actors strike ended.

[@dylanakent]

The weirdest thing is this isn't really a comic exaggeration.

[@dennisharrell2236]

It's just like when Tina Fey did Sarah Palin. Just repeating what Palin said was comedy gold.

[@jasminehouston-burns1691]

TRUMP 2024🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲!!! Get WREK'D!!!

[@xXChinxX14]

@@dennisharrell2236to this day I still watch that it’s so real and funny

[@billbillson5082]

Because snl isn’t comedy. Its a political show where dems laugh at things because they think they’re supposed too

[@TheGingiGamer]

Oh he'll wreck the country alright@@jasminehouston-burns1691

[@slavesoul78]

the neck folds are even accurate...good job lol

[@Ron-Ayres]

Or 'neck bollocks' as we call them here in the UK. 😳

[@wendymiller8952]

Incredible impression - every detail is perfect

[@hammun6]

James's delivery is absolutely incredible. It's not just the impersonation, it's everything. The cadence, the nuances. Simply amazing.

[@treetopjones737]

No, too much energy. And the writers are going easy on him.

[@Anelisa8520]

Even the weird mocking tone of voice, talking about random things

[@nostripeZebra]

The glances. The quick glances 🤌

[@jennypulczinski7204]

I thought it was way too coherent and he pronounced too many words correctly

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

His GREAT! LOVE IT!

[@wingv313]

Oh my god! He actually wears a trump neck prosthetic! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 now that’s committing to the role🤣

[@davidcottrell1308]

Yeah.....now that you mention it....total hilarity!!!!

[@jameshatton3293]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that 😂

[@erinmalone2669]

Thrunt

[@dragonflower50]

Yeah but they forgot the orange bronzer, fat suit, and that his hair is supposed to be even more chaotic.

[@jenslundy]

The hairpin that crept out over his left shoulder was fun to watch. I kept thinking it was going to fall.

[@RachelFrazier-id9no]

His impression is the most convincing I've ever seen. 😂

[@unbotheredmovement]

"Vivica A. Ramaswamy dropped out and agreed to live in his suit pocket. - His little Ratatouille"🐀 Had me screaming!!🤣🤣

[@Eddyandthecruisers]

James. Trump. Keeps evolving. His mannerism are exactly the same. He did Trumps incoherent rambling. To the Letter. Love his impression.

[@ArguZ72]

He even got the breathing figured out...I miss Baldwin, but this is better .. maybe more makeup :)

[@lynnieb]

😂😂😂😂😂I needed that. Bravo! We need someone to replace Baldwin, now that he will be in court, or possibly jail.

[@joebalsamo7687]

Agreed. His impression is spot on. This is a very studied impression.

[@troyallen8223]

They forgot the hand syphilis 😮‍💨🙄🙃🤓😩🤣🤣🥳

[@michaelanderson5747]

Close your eyes and it's Trump, I swear to God.

[@Nozoki]

His hand work is what sells it. Spot on with those crazy jerky weird hand gestures.

[@bonnielessard9831]

The best orange menace impersonation! Brilliant work.

[@Bigdog5400]

“2024 is going to be a very exciting year. I’m either going to jail, be the President, or frankly, the purge; perhaps all 3?” The truth in this is painfully alarming

[@kinleyyoung1029]

better then the other option

[@news603redux]

No, what's painfully alarming is a President with dementia who shakes hands with people who aren't there. And a Veep, who does nothing but cackle and spew out word salads.

[@maildeliverysubsystemmaile9178]

Sorry-what exactly is the purge? Can someone explain?

[@billymatthew735]

@@maildeliverysubsystemmaile9178 it's a movie where all crimes are legal for 24 hours.

[@magic.self.revival]

@@maildeliverysubsystemmaile9178basically have 1 day a yr where we all get to kill one another without consequences. It’s a movie….and literally happened in Ecuador a few weeks ago.

[@ThisIzSeanie]

"Vivica A. Ramaswamy" took me out 😂😂😂😂

[@IslandBoyFantasy]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂😅

[@MovieJustin]

😂😂😂😂

[@philliesphan312]

Isn't that racist?

[@yusufgazi7]

@@philliesphan312Why would it be racist

[@kissit012]

@@philliesphan312there is more than enough credible information available to help with comprehension of racism, especially in america, for free. Stop guessing at it and actually bother to learn. Guessing when info is accessible is a commitment to ignorance

[@clementc.mmulenga3467]

nails the impersonation. excellent👏👏👏

[@coperyte]

The best Trump impersonation I've ever seen. 😅

[@zoeledwards6617]

I have grown to like James Austin Johnson Trump Impression. It’s uncanny he sounds like him and kind of looks like him. Honestly the best Trump impression.

[@charleyking8931]

He's great, but Shane Gillis has the best impression imo

[@jst4572]

@@charleyking8931In terms of SNL political impressions his Trump def takes the cake. Nobody will ever forget this version.

[@davidtrottier7066]

I dont think anything tops Alec Baldwin.

[@macdreezy794]

LOVED Baldwins Trump@@davidtrottier7066

[@dothebartman9156]

@@davidtrottier7066 I didn't think Baldwin's was good at all. He got his "soft" voice ok but it felt very fake to me and sort of pushing his own dislike of Trump into it rather than accurate mannerisms. JAJ and Gillis are the best.

[@annedwyer797]

WOW, nailed it! That monologue could literally pass for actual Trump verbiage!

[@AD-cy7wx]

#rfkjr2024 END this trump/biden circus!! End the 2 party control.

[@dietotaku]

@@AD-cy7wx will you just shut up, man?

[@silencexxv]

Nah, too coherent. It needed more rambling. LOL

[@justhearmeout3959]

There's something almost uncanny valley about his Trump impression 😅

[@ekibirigeable]

@@AD-cy7wx😂😂😂😅

[@anonymousvine4105]

We’re very happy that James Austin Johnson is on permanent staff to play Trump whenever it’s needed. No need to wait for a guest to play him.

[@RollsRod]

Things didn’t end so well for the last guy who played Trump on here. He’s now facing murder charges 😂😂😂😂

[@Ouroneacrefarm133]

The doctor said, "Sir, you have to be in the top 99% of all the concussion and dementia people we give this test to." hahahahaha!!

[@sona7444]

wow. aside from James’ unbelievable talent- whoever was able to create the neck folds to replicate Trump’s neck folds should be given a million awards

[@kristinrogersdotter5492]

This was amazing. The only thing is, he needed more of the terrible orange makeup. The voice was uncanny.

[@jon4715]

It’s a mediocre impression. Shane Gillis is the best Trump since Darrell Hammond.

[@tolerance2024]

EXACTLY---

[@duaneeddy3984]

@@jon4715 Comedy and the other arts are very subjective as to who it appeals to. Everyone has a different sense of humor. It's not "mediocre" just because you don't like it. You don't have to like it. Most people here do. This guy is obviously a highly skilled performer who makes a lot of people laugh, and just because you don't like it doesn't mean he lacks talent. Reading through the comments shows you to be in a tiny minority who don't get it.

[@Gary-And-His-Demons]

I thought he was great. And I came to comment specifically on his neck vagina.

[@DocumentingWura]

Oh my gosh. He KILLED it!!! Wow, still cleaning tears from my eyes 😂😂😂😂

[@TheIceman567]

Where's Baldwin? Oh yeah he muredered someone.

[@dominiqueearly2262]

He called Vivek his own Ratatouille 🐀 LMAO

[@OceanHedgehog]

The rambling is what makes JAJ the best Trump.

[@exloaded]

Alex Baldwin was way better, so is Jamie fox and Shane gills. This is just an alright Trump impersonation, but when you have low standards, anything close will do

[@utubeSome]

True in that

[@whatoncewas8480]

@@exloadedagreed. Alec was THEEE BEST.

[@illuminatedpatriot9347]

Trump doesn't ramble. Trump doesn't read from a teleprompter like Biden the dementia patient or Obama the fist gay president.

[@jeromemccollom936]

I don't think I could tell the difference reading a transcript of between a SNL skit of Trump and the actual Trump

[@mrosck1]

This guy is perfect!! Wow

[@maxington26]

Instant classic! Very nicely done there

[@stevenmonte7397]

"maybe the worst lawyer I've had...That's quite an accomplishment."

[@andrewvelonis5940]

You have quoted a line from the skit.

[@Rozemarijn97]

"I'm more cognitive than ever." 🤣 This impression is great in every way.

[@cherylspove8588]

Best impressions ever! Thank goodness for those who can make us laugh at the craziness.

[@HUSKERS_FAN_1]

LOL @ love being on trial!

[@SirPolitico]

It’s scary that an SNL performance as great as this is hard to laugh at because it comes too close to reality. 😅

[@user-qp6hh3lt7e]

If you think this was actually, then you are the problem.

[@JWHealing]

true

[@johnsmithe4656]

@@user-qp6hh3lt7e I have been watching Trump's temper tantrums in court room lobbies. This bit was not angry enough or full of vitriol. This actor makes Trump look cute and funny. When in reality Trump is just out of his mind insane as well as angry as an old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn. He's _always_ moody now, whenever he says anything. It looks like the 12 year old is growing up and entering his Emo phase. So the OP has a good point, but it's because the real Trump is soooo much worse than this, and not funny at all. He's disturbing, perverted, and dangerous. Some of this act is funny.... the rest of it is ironically not nearly off-the-wall enough. It's like they purposely toned it down, rather than up. You can't even parody Trump anymore, as he is a parody of himself. And yet he feels no shame and neither do his supporters, so the ones that are laughing just kind of give up after a while. It becomes unfunny fast.

[@NickYankee]

@@user-qp6hh3lt7e cope sweetie. You're in a cult.

[@jeromesullivan4015]

Great Comedy often has a bit of truth in it.

[@louisepalma6951]

He nailed the tempo in which Trump talks

[@kitcoffey7194]

Even got the neckgina. But could use more abdominal padding.

[@_Opal_Miner_]

If he added some (lots) of sniffing, it would be spot on.

[@joelluongo7419]

So Happy He Is On SNL!

[@ttcc5273]

It is a great impression… it’s hard because Dirty Donald is more incoherent and contradicts himself more

[@OPandemonium]

He needs to add some smudged fake tan.

[@workrn]

"Frankly, the Purge." This was his best skit yet. And it was mostly just him speaking-always a sign that someone is mastering their subject.

[@jordanyeager9220]

God this dude can deliver a performance!

[@cranjismcbasketball2565]

James's impression of Trump is always spot on! From the ramblings, to his personal beliefs, and to his insults! He's one of my favorite Trump impersonators!

[@jarateman6427]

But its still snl and it's never funny. Impression is perfect,now get people who can write actual comedy...

[@TheElusiveReality]

the hair pin sticking out more and more at the back of the wig lmao

[@cynthiaromero2658]

Was the hair pin intentional?

[@cvictoriac1]

relax

[@lisapetersen150]

lol i was wondering what was going on

[@renah4792]

it's a paper clip lol

[@Hollyweirdification]

It's just the horrible SNL crew with the diversity hires doing terrible jobs!!!!!!

[@Barkeroni]

Its so funny, his poll numbers go up the more they try to attack him. Truly fun to watch 😂

[@leaf1131]

To me, Trump looks like Barney Rubble of the Flintstones.

[@jessicapatton2688]

Lol haha “I am standing weirder than ever”

[@jameschan9634]

you try standing normally when your diaper is full.

[@lngvly22]

I love the little shocked laugh from the audience after the “Guatemalan family at the JFK passenger pickup” remark as if that isn’t 100% true 😂

[@grimshock6983]

I’ve missed SNL Trump

[@powell4661]

83.3 million ❤the jury system

[@rebeccahancock7406]

Agree with everyone. He has Trump's voice and body movements down perfectly.

[@riproar11]

He's losing his touch. He was more spot-on in other skits and those actually had some well-written funny moments, unlike this one.

[@therealmrthc8572]

​@@riproar11 I think you might be confusing this actor with Alec Baldwin

[@df4196]

Fine impression but terrible delivery. None of the jokes landed.

[@riproar11]

@@therealmrthc8572 No, this is James Austin Johnson. The main problem is that this skit lacks any energy, drama, or any funny lines that delivered. In his other skits he really had Trumps voice, intonation and movements down with well-written comedy.

[@mythrapi73]

He forgot to wear the Orange hair

[@anakreyszig303]

"Niki Haley. Niki Niki Niki. Darling Niki. Purple Rain." And that's when I burst out laughing. This was a hilarious cold open. A little (OK, maybe a lot) frightening, maybe. But hilarious nonetheless.

[@ayannagreen5428]

'Darling Nikki' and 'Purple Rain' are both Prince songs. He was referring to Nikki Haley with 'Darling Nikki' and then rambled (as Trump RAMBLES A LOT) onto another Prince song.

[@jlepage36]

More than a little frightening. Jail, president, or the purge. If he loses and has to actually face trial, it's hard to imagine him not at least attempting option 3.

[@MarvinDavenport]

Yeah that and him doing the weird arms and referencing smooth criminal got me

[@seangallagher1268]

Alec Baldwin was hilarious as Mango Mussolini but this impression of him is SPOT ON.

[@Youngstown529]

This is gonna be one hell of year of Trump cold opens. SNL - thank you for being the voice of reason in a crazy world.

[@geekgee]

This sketch was both hilarious and terrifying.

[@GameCatenstein]

I know. What if Trump won in 24 and we stopped bombing the world? I don't know about you, but I'm not ready for the US to be held accountable. War is peace and inflation is a good economy. Child Sniffer '24!!!!!!

[@jcaashby3]

Agreed because it is not far off from real life. Usually a parody stretches reality but this is not far from what we see from the real person.

[@kilikdudley]

Terrifying? Trump is entertaining. Terrifying is the reality of Biden’s reign

[@henryhill3778]

Keep drinking at that koolaid well, you must be the brains of the operation...

[@drumpfisidiot5021]

@@kilikdudley I love how not a single person heeds anything you have to say... it's foreshadowing for what's coming this year 😘

[@Acer_Maximinus]

“Vivica A. Ramaswamy…” Lmao! How GD funny! I can’t even remember his actual name now.😂

[@ayannagreen5428]

Vivica A. Fox was combined with Vivek Ramaswamy. (She's the actress with Ice T doing the Car Warranty commercials) - Trump confuses pop culture references.

[@WilliamStoecklin-cl6rq]

If Judge Judy was the judge this whole thing would be over in ten minutes.

[@pr-ji1ni]

The fact they replicated Trump's neck-VJ will give me nightmares tonight.

[@markkennedy9767]

He does the head tilt, inhalation and higher pitch thing better than any impression I've seen.

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

HOW IS IT THAT SOME PEOPLE DONT SEE AND HEAR THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH IN THIS ??? someone tell me how 😂

[@fallonmoran2977]

I feel you in that sweetheart

[@MattKeller]

It just trump fatigue, it's not JAJ's fault

[@MrCerberus1972]

I guess it’s true, you can’t fix stupid.

[@BRONQO]

I saw this and did not once think to smile let alone laugh uncontrollably

[@heathernks8]

Wow, so sorry you have to THINK to laugh

[@maroon24722]

So awesome. Every mannerism, body movement, head shake is spot on. Hysterical (a shame at the same time🎉😂).

[@KingoftheJuice18]

Frighteningly real. Trump parody means repeating what he actually says.

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

@JohnSherman3 glad to know someone else got the same take away as I did basically

[@57highland]

Short on substance means that you must do a lot of repeating.

[@AriannaJolie]

@@JohnSherman3 Yes!! I think it is supposed to make us uncomfortable and to think about the real ramifications of a dictator that is dumb weak and narcissistic... We would all be screwed. Dictator is bad enough but a dumb and weak one will just get us all killed.... Sad part is I don't think it even reaches his base and the people that really need the wake up!!! His bloody hand this week was from a nose bleed!!! I FB EVERYTHING HE SAYS IS PROJECTION THEN WHEN HE SAYS BIDEN HAS TO DO STIMULANTS TO DO SPEECHES THEN THAT MEANS..... YEP DONNIES DOING COKE AND ADDERALL WHICH WOUD EXPLAIN ALL THE DUMB MESS UPS AND CLEANING HIS FACE BUT FORGETTING SOME BLOOD GOT ON HIS HANDS..... ITS NOT COGNITIVE DECLINE ITS MORE LIKE HE IS NOW THE FRIED EGG FROM THE DONT DO DRUGS COMMERCIAL

[@VoodooV1]

One of the Sarah Palin skits was just Sarah's own words...verbatim.

[@dietotaku]

@@JohnSherman3 the unnerving part is that it's almost impossible to tell whether any of this was stuff he actually said without googling it. because it's entirely believable that he would literally tell his supporters "stay alive until november and then drop dead for all i care, because i'm sent by god or whatever" and they would still vote for him. but these are also the same people who get a pop-up ad on facebook screaming "YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKING VIRUS FRAUD OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, CALL TO UNLOCKING PC WITH $8000 OR POLICE WILL BE NOTIFICED" and immediately give some fuckhead in calcutta their life's savings.

[@seanoconnor3164]

Darkest, and most truthful opening ever.

[@Zak_How]

One of the greatest trump impression skits. The delivery was just great.

[@realist7882]

It's a really good impression. To improve, move your hands into the "OK" hand symbol. Trump uses that through 50% of his conversations.

[@nathanpillay3412]

No matter how many times I watch James do this impression, I am blown away. Remarkable talent!

[@kassygendron3022]

What?!?! This is sub-par. You should watch the impersonator that Trump himself brought to one of his clubs lol. This is definitely hilarious. I am cracking up. And I am a huge Trump supporter. But yall HAVE TO watch the guy that Trump brought to his club!

[@nathanpillay3412]

@@kassygendron3022 I watched it, that guy was amazing! But I honestly find James' impression more entertaining

[@kassygendron3022]

@@nathanpillay3412 I totally can understand your view. He did a FANTASTIC job. It is HILARIOUS! I genuinely enjoyed both

[@demonology2629]

Sadly this wasn't funny I wish it was but I couldn't Laugh because it's sad I mean. I wish there was more comical like in the eighties in early nineties

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

"Went to 99 counties but couldn't win one" Line of the year

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

That's not the line.

[@JoeNarbaiz]

Trump only won 98 of 99 counties. Nikki Haley won the other. 😮

[@anthonybradford9741]

99 counties and Bitch didn't win one. He was doing a take off from JayZ song, got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one.

[@TheVincentKyle]

@@Igaveyoumyfakename If you havin line problems I feel bad for you son!

[@destinyn63]

😂😂😂😂

[@afanporsaber]

Gosh, that Trump is the best Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador I ever seen talking as Don Trump!

[@MickeyGreenEyes213]

That bobby pin popping out the back of his wig is a paid actor

[@marcbelisle5685]

He’s the best yet. Nails his tone, inflection, mannerisms and overall smarminess.

[@helenestrada1913]

I wish, I can say the same thing, but this guy on SNL is lousy.

[@Seli.em54]

I agree, the tone and inflection is insane. Makeup department has to make him wayyyy more orange though.

[@mauriciokrebs2913]

no

[@RespectMyGangsta76]

Look like a deformed Trump

[@larsgutsein3910]

Except he says words like particularly without stumbling over it. The orange man who admits that 'yesterday' is a hard word, would say something closer to party cool orally.

[@laurenw.8178]

that Trump impression is unmatched, if I close my eyes I don't think I would be able to tell the difference lol

[@kendallpeters6451]

SNL has been nailing the show. Some of the hugely besteted skits. 👍

[@tannertodora855]

Perfect impersonation 😂😂😂😂 Seriously! The best! It’s chilling how much he nailed Donald Trump’s personality.

[@LittleRedDorrit-lc5cm]

A comedy writing team is never required for a true-to-life Trump skit.

[@UkeCan1]

Actually, I think the writer's job is ten times harder in these times when the comedy "writes itself".

[@starangwonder2594]

Then why is this so aggressively unfunny?

[@samsepiol05590]

@@starangwonder2594 Because right wingers don’t do comedy

[@samsepiol05590]

@@starangwonder2594 Trump, Don Jr., Eric, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Kari Lake, George Santos, Jim Jordan Mike Lindell etc. These are the faces of the MAGA movement. MAGA REPUBLICANS and the Trump crime syndicate are the LAUGHING STOCK of the planet 😂

[@chriastynes]

@@starangwonder2594Trump is a senile dementia patient

[@Thursdaysindecember]

“I’m doing great with cognitive” - Trump has to have actually said this already. That was 100% spot on.

[@bingbongboomboom]

and he's right!!

[@ashlynmaher5728]

I want a sticker that says that

[@purplemist7]

​@@bingbongboomboomHe's not, sorry to break it to you.

[@erikkillmonger5624]

@@bingbongboomboom He couldn't be more wrong. You're doing worse with "cognitive" than the big orange turd.

[@user-qz1sj1ru3d]

I made the same comment without reading yours lol.

[@cameronroberts4296]

This could be the best impression of all time

[@andredelavega1231]

Best trump impersonator 😊hands down.

[@LD-bv1pm]

I couldn't stop staring at his neck folds lol. They nailed Habba/Hubba speaking directly to the camera, she really loves it.

[@JWHealing]

his neck-gina is the best. I bet that bugs Trump a lot, which makes it even better.

[@JonWood007]

I like how you simulated his neck crease.

[@istdochallesegal3427]

Thrunt

[@moua64]

The impression is impeccable

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Minus the growl it's perfect

[@musiqmannellz4238]

This was good but NOBODY beats ALEC BALDWIN. The best Trump impersonation, from the speech to the hands to the body fat!!

[@clays1507]

Unfortunately he’s awaiting trail as well

[@tylerhackner9731]

James Austin Johnson is right up there with my favorite Trump impersonators

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

How is he not your top??? who is better?

[@TheRealRavenQuest]

Then you don't know Trump. Roflmao.

[@amiciprocul8501]

His is flawless, no notes.

[@damarisrodriguez5118]

He sounds so much like him, it makes it hard to enjoy. Lol

[@amyisrael7718]

Thankyou for his name. He IS excellent. I could close my eyes and think I was listening to the tRump.

[@frankfratto]

The incorrect plurals get me every time! 🤣

[@heathernks8]

Same, omg. "In courthouse lobby" "In courtroom" "With the cognitive". It's like his brain gives up before he finishes😂

[@timscott84]

Bing bong!

[@Mike-or4fd]

In Ski Boots with the Flanders Stance with Homer on the slopes . Simpson's Episode.

[@DarkPhoenixSaga]

Great, you reminded me this "It feels like I'm wearing nothing at all."

[@tiias2393]

Where's Alec Baldwin? Oh, that's right, in court.

[@alexanderjackson9239]

Bro, that Trump impression is spot ON!!! Honestly the best Trump they’ve had on the whole show. Also, love the references to Lacey Chabert, Mean Girls, and Lacey’s Hallmark career Edit: I respect all of your opinions

[@BrainFire]

That was awesome. How he mentions her, then gets kind of reflective, and his pitch gets higher. I've seen Trump do that a bunch when he's just riffing.

[@heatherziegenbein9866]

He's been impersonating Trumpty for years. You need to watch last 6 years.

[@StevenTwoTwo]

He doesn't sound like him though

[@dietotaku]

@@StevenTwoTwo i've only heard one, maybe two people who sound more like trump than JAJ. he's extremely accurate, and definitely more accurate than alec baldwin or any of the late night hosts.

[@StevenTwoTwo]

@@dietotaku He doesn't have the tone right though. Like I say, the mannerisms are there and his phrasing and timing are good, but he doesn't get the tone even close in my opinion.

[@erinblackirish]

That BOBBY PIN by his left ear feels correct.😂😂😂😂😂

[@illuminatedpatriot9347]

45 doesn't wear a wig. Your stupid.

[@CheriJohnson-en9oo]

This guy is THE best Trump impersonater! The best. If i close my eyes i would swear it was Trump! Even his facial expressions!!

[@ShaneCrawfordGreatness]

Definitely voting for Trump after this perfect sketch!! Greatest president ever!