Trump Indictment Cold Open - SNL

Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) promotes his new album.
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[@idaslapter5987]

He really has perfected the body language, mannerisms, and speech pattern. crazy good.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

Everything except his head and everything on it is dead on. Not a single part of this was funny, tragically

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

He is very good.We loved Baldwin, but he deserves to remembered for more than his Trump bit.

[@sagarwadgaonkar7580]

He's way too skinny to be Trump, though.

[@lydiamikliak2558]

​@@Mike-hn4uu are you kidding? It was hilarious. What Trumpanzees have no sense of humor? Who is the snowflake now?

[@David-uz3nq]

@@Mike-hn4uu😭😭😭😭 more princess

[@slars22]

His voice is EXTREMELY accurate wow

[@tiffianys.3127]

I was listening to this in the kitchen (couldn’t see the tv) and thought it was him. I had to walk in there because I was like “NO WAY!” Lol.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Yeah Ice Spice Grrrr🤣🤣🤣

[@SphygmosProductions]

If you think this is good, search for Jamie Foxx's impression. It's indistinguishable from the real thing.

[@kevine.lemaster8473]

99.9% accurate

[@Snakelady-]

FR

[@kristaerrickson4465]

THAT was so brilliant, I literally re-watched it 6 times. James Austin Johnson, hands down is not only the best Trump impersonator. But the talent, timing, and comedy exhibited are the makings of a new SNL star.

[@generaltso6914]

That's not JAJ . . . however . . .

[@ilikenachosify]

I have this on my playlist.. I just pull it up for joy

[@DanielWesleyKCK]

@@generaltso6914 It is.

[@dalemorris7014]

@@ilikenachosify I do too. I wish he had a fan club. He is amazing!

[@MrGeorge7823]

I swear most of these most liked comments are bots. These comments are so unhuman like response and ai like

[@marcusnewell1701]

The boys a liar had me dying 💀💀😂😂😂

[@randallmeyer7214]

“Very strange energy my son, don’t like it.” That line got me 😂

[@2fabalwayz83]

Yup😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidserlin8097]

Just before he says that line Don Jr’s snorts. Trump is referring to Don Jr’s well known cocaine habit.

[@craighermle7727]

"She don't lie, she don't lie, Cocaine"

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

... and at 5:55, little Don Jr looks so butthurt. 🤣

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yourmission9]

It’s wild being able to hold that monologue as long as he did with perfect mannerisms and speech the entire time and while singing😂

[@LuisGonzalez-dq4bg]

Flawless from start to finish 👏🏼

[@ErichToven]

Personally to me. It looked like his going to need oxygen back stage. Honestly that was painful to watch.

[@ErichToven]

Dispite all his ongoing issues. I think alex Baldwin still made the best trump

[@ErichToven]

I think the material was good and it was well performed. But casting wise thats not the whole battle . It kills him to the Trump voice he doesn't look like trump. The casting decision should not be solely about the read is what I am saying.

[@iLLWiLLTheMiCK]

the voice is absolutely perfect

[@ltstan4460]

This cold open deserves it's own emmy. The writers & James Austin knocked every moment of this out of the park - that's a hell of a lot of dialogue & James didn't miss even one beat during his delivery.

[@malachiholder1222]

Eh, filled a lot of space with old lyrics, but for SNL it was funny.

[@tristan7844]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🤣🤣 u thinking this pathetic attempt for comedy is funny..noww that is Funny!!!

[@jayroush7192]

Lmao oook lame

[@whyohwhy9679]

Cue cards

[@ErichToven]

An emmy for a cold open.. My god can you imagine. They would get bragging rights forever.

[@TL-is8pk]

They nailed the word salad stream-of-consciousness monologue. Well done!

[@thenightporter]

I think that's Johnson's writing. He has a video out there that he did just before joining SNL where he's just walking down a street as Trump and it is the funniest impression ever: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJyQi3WPrs-modEsi=AuS40qCN8i8NiwWX

[@pepelefrog1121]

"We liberals dont have videos on Kamala Harris. I dont know what you are talking about..."

[@oooops8883]

Did you say word salad??? You mean what Kamala Harris and Karine Jean-Pierre produce on a daily basis but snl would never even think of touching bc they’re unable to poke fun at the worst White House administration of all time. They literally give so much to make fun of consistently and they won’t do it however trump hasn’t been in office for three years and y’all still obsess over him every minute of every day like the psychopaths you are. How’s it going to feel when yet another witch hunt completely fails and backfires in your faces…. AGAIN for the hundredth time?! For 7 years y’all have sworn he was “going down” and it’s not happened. Won’t happen this time either. Instead you’ve made him a martyr and made everyone who was center or on the fence go completely toward the right and you’re going to get him re-elected. Watch how “super Covid” just so happens to come out in 2024 so we have to quarantine and do mail in ballots again. That’s the only way they’d be able to keep him out.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@thenightporter I think that was the 'Scooby Don' one?! 😂 *_We call him Scooby but he doesn't 'do'_*

[@thenightporter]

@@221b-Maker-Street that is the one! I swear, that is one of the funniest impressions ever. His starting a sentence, his mind wandering off and then not finishing the thought is so accurate. And the way he rolls the Rs like he is eating gravel is dead-on Trump. 😆 Here it is again; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJyQi3WPrs-modEsi=AuS40qCN8i8NiwWX

[@VSVickery]

His impression is top notch. Everything - his appearance, his mannerisms and his voice, spot on!!! Very entertaining 😂

[@scruffydelilah1186]

Just needs to add the weight

[@edgarhurtado2935]

@@scruffydelilah1186 and more orange. 😆

[@hippydippy]

And a fake nose that isn't crooked.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

​@Edgar Hurtado I think it needs More Cowbell. 😐😑😐... 🤣😂

[@isabelizzy9130]

The voice😱same

[@worldwideinterests1]

Not only is the voice really good, the totally random stream of consciousness, pulling it out of his nether regions, aspect of the impersonation is perfect.

[@brenaevanslathan5924]

Some poor writer had to listen to all trumps speeches.

[@TheKyleMcVay]

Is it really him? I thought it was AI generated and lypsynched dang

[@williamhunt2647]

Nope, look up Shawn Farash. He's waaayyy better.

[@oldrrocr]

we can never let flumpy anywhere near the WH again. Nor can we ever have another GOP president.

[@katiemoody8087]

@@TheKyleMcVay yeah it's his voice. snl would be on for 40+ year if they didn't find talented impressionists. Personally I don't think he the best Trump impressionist, I was a big fan of Alec Baldwin , but we know what happened to him.

[@jivanquezada2386]

The Boy's a Liar is everything!! 😂😂❤❤

[@pamelameckley5040]

I can't get over how incredibly similar he sounds to Trump - if I only heard the voice, I honestly wouldn't have known that it wasn't. How he's able to keep all that up, with the singing and maintaining the mannerisms is impressive, well done. Also, absolutely hilarious! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Kenan letting the soul in his voice come out on that last "uh-huh." 💯👍

[@SarafinaSummers]

I'm completely blind. Had I not known ahead of time that it's an actor, I'd have thought it was the real deal!

[@lindamathis4673]

I could not listen enough. Hands down Trump voice😂😂😂😂😂

[@rachelkristine4669]

We have waited YEARS for the moment when we would have SNL & Trumps indication cold open! And the fact that it airs on 4/1?! MARVELOUS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😆

[@ms.q7445]

It was good but still I felt like I imagined it would be even better-sometimes you imagine something so long nothing in reality could ever be so good. However I was surprised in a good way by Fallon’s “I’m So Indicted” clip. Wasn’t expecting such greatness.

[@Phbalancedshorty]

He’s not sweaty enough but otherwise always stellar

[@tinalessia]

Indication!😂😂😂

[@LKYme]

Lmao!

[@vintagepyro3692]

Republicans rioted on January 6th, 2021 which violated the sanctity of my nation's capital. Democrats rioted for an ENTIRE ELECTION YEAR in over 140 INNOCENT AMERICAN CITIES to terrorize and intimidate 110 MILLION INNOCENT AMERICANS who are not REGISTERED DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN DOMESTIC TERRORISTS AND SYMPATHIZERS that caused over 2 BILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES that destroyed countless innocent American lives, families and business. Democrats and Republicans are political domestic terrorists and sympathizers. They commit and support acts of; rioting, mass shootings and bombings to intimidate the 110 MILLION INNOCENT AMERICANS who are not REGISTERED in their domestic terrorist organizations. As an INNOCENT AMERICAN, I refuse to listen or negotiate with these domestic terrorists, I won't let them neuter me so they can make me a victim of their domestic political terrorist war. ●ter·ror·ism● - the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

He's got Trump's prissy little mouth movements down to a tee. Just amazing

[@lisastark8907]

@south korea monster Just keep running that mouth. It's pretty popular with the leftie loons to be Keyboard Cowboys!! Bunch of pussies!

[@oldbacde7957]

more amazing considering that this season SNL works without writers apparently...

[@catski2524]

So much more important than just looking like the person.

[@B86432]

cannot handle the sigma?

[@Dermatillomaniac]

Feel sorry for him thinking how much T***p footage he had to watch in study 😵

[@OBM21]

The timing of "murdered a guy, can you believe it" was gold

[@fidindingnemolovee]

🎵islands in the stream🎵

[@CatatonicImperfect]

He shot a man in the back in '54 and stomped an employee to death in '67, says Wikipedia. Jesus Christ.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Puts all the other imitators to shame, he nails it. His voice.

[@JimmyHilton-it8er]

Hello Elizabeth, how are you doing?

[@williamkrause5585]

@@JimmyHilton-it8er why don’t you ever ask me how I am doing, Jimmy. Where is my child support?

[@williamhunt2647]

Nope, look up Shawn Farash. He's waaayyy better.

[@jag92949]

But, the monologue sucks.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@jag92949 Sure Jan.

[@Codemaster92163]

I love Alec's impersonation, but THIS is just so good. Not just an attempt at sounding like Trump, but a very accurate impression.

[@amadislugo5334]

Too bad that the only difference between Trump and Baldwin is that Baldwin has killed more people than Trump.

[@tattoofthesun]

Same here!

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

Alec’s was just annoying tbh, it was how a twelve year old would interpret Trump. This impersonation is so wildly spot-on that it reveals the truth- the most funny version of Trump is also the most accurate one with his wild train of thought and raspy offensive takes. “Anyway your train exploded and your animals are dead” last week was one of the funniest Trump lines I’ve ever heard

[@janetclaireSays]

Alec’s was more satire, and it gave us the humor we needed getting through the Trump years. This impression is so accurate that it took me a couple years before I could watch without cringing! 😂

[@gildardo]

Indeed, his hands are too big though.

[@1butterontoast]

James deserves an Emmy for that impersonation. It's spot on.

[@black_sheep_nation]

The best cold open, and best impression of an ex-celebrity President in SNL's history. I rewound, and re-watched it again, and again. It was masterful. James Austin Johnson is SNL's biggest star.

[@williamhunt2647]

Nope, look up Shawn Farash. He's waaayyy better.

[@mejohn101]

His impression is almost too spot on. This guy put in his hours getting it down. Well done sir.

[@darryls2141]

how do you know

[@Mawyou]

​@@darryls2141 It's his job

[@thomasblasingame8463]

​@darryls2141 Your mom told me.

[@darryls2141]

@@thomasblasingame8463 what are you, 3 years old- way too many trolls around

[@nbatweets6562]

This man absolutely killed it. Not just the impression but the writing, and incorporating pop culture. It’s difficult to balance

[@XZOL445]

Yeah, it's obviously difficult to balance, because SNL never, wait NEVER, makes fun of Biden. Why is that?

[@shlepmessing8703]

Alec Baldwin killed it, too. What happened to him?

[@soulvein5371]

​@@shlepmessing8703 haha yup literally killed it alright.

[@jktolford8272]

@@XZOL445 Don't watch SNL, rarely watch KZbin SNL. But I *have* seen them ridicule Biden on the Weekend Update segment.

[@bsmith5304]

Oh yes he did😂😂

[@Theillive]

No matter how many times I see it- I’m always astonished by this dudes impression. Not just the best Trump impression, but legitimately one of if not THE best impression of anyone I’ve ever seen.

[@Marvins_Gaye]

@1:11 “….that’s a very REAL thing, it’s very disturbing, very disturbing.” 😂 that break of character kills me. Absolutely kills me😂

[@jacobs2784]

He sings at the exact pace that trump would. He's a master

[@shahartley]

James' Trump impression is the best I've seen so far.

[@petecoogan]

Watch the president show from comedy central

[@yelnick_mcwawa]

Matt Friend?

[@SuperHyphyOne]

It's the most accurate as for looks and sound, but I think that Jimmy Fallon is funnier with his impression or just has better writers for his stuff. Maybe both.

[@Syclone0044]

@@SuperHyphyOne Fallon does have a funny Trump impression!

[@mattmiller7761]

Jamie Foxx is comparative

[@nggonzalez7663]

the ice spice at the end💀🤣

[@BlueLeopard200]

It's not just the best Trump impression by a million miles. I don't think I've ever seen a better impression of anyone by anyone else. Incredible talent.

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Billy West did an amazing Johnny Carson on Howard Stern

[@JP-pf7jz]

When you can sing while doing an impression - that’s true mastery. Rare talent

[@skrencker4738]

Big cheers to the writers here..... they got his contradictive flip-flopping with words absolutely right. The audience waited many years for this highlight, and you nailed it. James - Emmy coming your way. Best cold open this season!

[@davidgarrard2491]

Same horrible SNL

[@armurph1102]

@@davidgarrard2491 there was absolutely nothing horrible about SNL cold open sketch act. You must be a Trump supporter if you don't like ths

[@ronleight9341]

​@@davidgarrard2491 Poor little davey, making fun of your orange messiah.

[@lazerlord9324]

​@@davidgarrard2491 you upset babes?

[@rudythecat7320]

OMG James Austin Johnson does the best Trump impression ever! I was laughing so hard I was crying.

[@jermonken]

“Very strange energy my son, don’t like it!” 👏

[@Sergiovsousa]

How he manages to keep a straight face without cracking up laughing all the way is pure talent.

[@thelotus8285]

Perhaps it's the REAL Trump 😐

[@jonathandeltoro7768]

Not really. It’s probably cause this is boring and not funny

[@daviddelacruz7496]

That’s just means he has more funnier shit that he cannot say on tv

[@HunterTinsley]

@@jonathandeltoro7768 Maybe if you're a humorless magat...

[@paulaallen4009]

Because what Alec says is not funny. Even he doesn’t think it’s funny. He sucks!

[@BasketEats]

Most accurate representation of Trump

[@evamichelle688]

😂

[@victoriabecker653]

He is too thin to be Trump

[@Rich-on6fe]

It's good but I miss the other guys.

[@JohnNorton5280]

Until Don King showed up, I though this was real.

[@ilikenachosify]

@Starr Davis brilliant .. the bumbled lyrics in hard to handle

[@ubery]

“Murdered a guy, can you believe it?” Can easily imagine Trump really saying that if he ever introduced Don King, haha

[@jonathankoerth9905]

Spot on. Never has been a better presidential impersonator in the history of SNL.

[@pattymcintyre1350]

“I didn’t even sleep with Stormy Daniels but in many ways I did.”😂😂😂

[@MyVisualRomance]

So far he’s made over $700K off of her. Nice ROI 😂

[@DJJahT]

The classic Trump 'tell', in many ways I did, or I'm allowed to, or there's nothing wrong if I did. Trump admits to everything if you listen to him. Also "I'm not saying it but people are saying it" as he is saying it, is pretty classic too. Such a dopey fragile man.

[@billyscenic5610]

@@MyVisualRomance Buckle up MAGA Georgia is about to indict Trump and Carol Jean is going to get millions from the sexual assault lawsuit.

[@briannewsom7081]

Who care who he fuks. None of my business

[@2007cgarza]

If you close your eyes, it's pure trump voice :)

[@andy1517]

I had this exact same thought! Honestly it was scary how accurate it was.

[@charlestresnicky1144]

lol I just want to second this comment.

[@highjix]

If you close your eyes and listen to this you will most likely have night mares, just saying.

[@dyent]

He's usually even better than he was here

[@dafttool]

Closing your eyes while Trump is talking is how you keep your face from melting like in Raiders Of The Lost Ark.

[@bonwatcher]

It's scary to listen to James Austin with your eyes closed because you'd think it was the real deal, but this one is more level headed than that other guy. 🤷‍♂

[@makscho1]

The genius is that he’s actually a great singer. You’d never tell it by his off pitch singing. 👏🏽

[@salem8908]

I can’t even laugh because I’m in awe at how much he has this impression down! Phenomenal

[@scout805]

Completing a sentence is amazing isn't it!

[@salem8908]

@@scout805 whoa! What an original insult towards Biden! Did you come up with that by yourself?

[@scout805]

@@salem8908 That wasn't an insult, that was an observation from the ENTIRE world and myself. Here's what an insult sounds like. Quote "You ain't Black" joe biden

[@allysonbeaulieu7351]

@@scout805yeah too bad it only takes trump about five minutes to end one sentence 😂

[@scout805]

@@allysonbeaulieu7351 Us Trump voters don't give a damn about how stupid or not he speaks. We care about more money in our pockets, affordable groceries, gas, rent, energy, automobiles, etc A secure border that doesn't support human trafficking, cartel gang members, lethal drugs to pour in the country. We want less crime and carjacking, shoplifters, etc etc. Am i getting thru to you at all? If biden was doing ANY of these things we'd overlook his stumbling antics. But America is the worst it's been in modern history. These aren't political blah blah. This is really happening. Please tell me your not just blind to it all.

[@MatiasGeraldoThe2nd]

ABsolutely uncanny. It’s just literally perfect. The tiniest stupidest inflections he does were just nailed by this guy.

[@oreopadre]

I've never seen Melania happier...

[@feurigerStern]

I am sure Melania is on pins and needles worrying about losing her sugar Daddy.

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

...or America.

[@STRAIGHTBOXMUSIC]

*Melanie

[@yohei72]

Speaking of Saturday Night Live, yesterday I saw a photoshopped pic of her holding hands with Pete Davidson. Best use of photoshop in a long time.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

“She’s second only to….much younger hotter women.” 😂

[@matthewlankford6533]

His ability to not break character is exceptional.

[@Phlegethon]

The makeup dept did amazing too

[@andrewmaperson]

James Austin Johnson is unreal.

[@derekfield4164]

I love how his cuffs are tailored to be bigger than normal so it gives the illusion of small hand lmao

[@chaosdream21]

Good catch!!

[@lisacam2549]

So good. Got tRUMP 💯% Compliments on mannerisms speech and criminal offense s LMAO😂😂😂😂😂

[@janellestevens2316]

OMG, sooo many good lines in there. I was cracking up. 😂😂 He has nailed Trump. The idiocy, the irony, the apathy, the pain of Trump, the laughter, all of it. Sounds, and mimics his mannerisms perfectly!

[@zo81677]

Donald trump singing ice spice is absolutely insane ahahah the writers were definitely on something with this skit lmao

[@UnsinkabIeSam]

and afroman, both were amazing 💀😭😭

[@Welcome2wisetv]

TRUMP DIGITAL TRADING CARDS on OpenSea‼️🇺🇸Anybody that brought Trumps Digital NFT Cards each NFT they brought for $99 turned into $1,000 so if they brought 30 of them they would have $30,000 right now. So, jokes on whoever talked down on Trump NFTS😂😂😂💯 They’re still selling on OpenSea & constantly going up 📈

[@truebluesoutherngirl7873]

"Supply of Ramens to barter with a large man named Lizard"😭🤣🤣

[@jasonguthrie6083]

This is the best Trump impersonation ever 😂😂

[@electricgigolo]

This guy is incredible. He's absolutely nailing Trump. 😂

[@TheBizarrodragon]

This is the best Trump impression I’ve ever seen - this guy is very talented!

[@armandoledesma3699]

Look up anthony atamanuik top level also

[@mdegauss]

Impression?

[@JV-bw3jn]

Check out Matt Friend's take on him, he does a slew of other as well

[@MrDanSchulte]

Baldwin is the funniest

[@garethsmith7957]

​@@JV-bw3jn Matt is great. His Jeff Goldblum impression is superb.

[@dr_edward_richtofen69]

Oh my God this is so good! "Now that's what I call my legal defense fund" took me out 😂

[@renaj9206]

Trump bopz

[@danielmerchant5533]

I'm crying at the opening line, it's too funny. 😂

[@REN-dj5sg]

That was one of the funniest Saturday Night Live skits I seen in a long time

[@accidentalinfluencer991]

“Murdered a guy can you believe it”….😂😂😂

[@troyturner6390]

He actually murdered 2 men that’s actual public, who knows how many he killed privately 😂

[@VocallyYours3]

I damn near died watching this segment!!🫵🏽😂

[@cami-loo108]

This guy is so spot on. SNL is going to have a field day with the mug shot

[@eq2lornick]

Everyone is going to have a field day with the mug shot.

[@donaldallen1213]

“Every Christian school will have it in their dorm rooms”! Yep! For target practice on their dart board!

[@monsterhunter445]

Indictment != Arrest

[@pamabbey3057]

They do not have to release mug shot. but it could possibly be leaked.

[@olubukonla7352]

​@@pamabbey3057 he WANTS it released, so he can sell it on t shirts. He has already announced this...

[@luciamiller1555]

Missing Colbert and Kimmel during these monumental times - so glad to have this Cold Open at least. Thank you Lorne❤

[@christianscott6059]

The straight faced delivery of this completely absurd monologue is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@valski]

James Austin Johnson’s Trump voice is extremely accurate. His impersonation is the best.

[@M0oranshi]

When I first heard him a long time ago, my mom was watching him doing his Trump from another room so I didn't see, so I asked 'ugh what did the orange say this time' she had to explain to me it wasn't actually Trump that's how accurate his voice is.

[@nate6045]

And he just keeps improving too. I wasn't sold on it at the beginning but if you compare now and his first time on SNL as Trump, there's such a huge improvement.

[@tylerhackner9731]

No shade to Alec but James does one of the best impressions

[@glauvie]

All shade to Alec.

[@EddyA1337]

Alec's is about as good as any late night host, this guy is next level. If I just heard audio I'd think it was really trump

[@mindyschocolate]

Alec has the look, and James has the voice.

[@alejandrososa3168]

​@@mindyschocolate FACTS

[@johnconnell9836]

Sadly, he falls way short.

[@darlenejones9686]

Very accurate !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@oDONoJUANo]

This is golden. Waaay more accurate than I was expecting… 😂🤦🏾‍♂️🤣👏🏾😂

[@Hiro.the.God.]

This is the best impersonation of tronald dump I’ve ever seen. It gave me the same level of anxiety as the real thing. 😂

[@cesaralexis73]

Now vote for him do you can off in peace. Best thing you’ll do in your life. The alternative? The imbecile that is turning your country and your children into a big drag queen country. Your choice.

[@brucepietsch1184]

Have you seen Biden lately...he is senile and clueless, as well as presenting a weak stance to our enemies worldwide....

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Tronald Dump omg Stealing this thanks 👏👏

[@randyhowey7414]

😂😂😂 !!! Agreed !!!

[@flynnlizzy5469]

You think your anxious now, just wait until we put him back in OFFICE !! TRUMP 2024 for the win BABY !!

[@javier77th]

Dude is so spot on. Give’em an EMMY!

[@chriscosby2459]

Best Trump impersonator by far. The way said "Miley" was perfect Trump -- the dude is hilarious.

[@hubb123456]

That was off the rails in so many delightful ways.

[@Imnotplayinganymore]

Hard to prank on someone who is already patently ridiculous but snl manages to nail it.

[@willflo3277]

@John Griffith Hear Hear. The Sketch is Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peaceloveharmony7213]

👍🏼 x 1,000! I used that very same verbiage when talking abt that clown with my cousin. He chuckled and repeated it. Wish you could hear my cousin say “patently ridiculous”. He pronounces his L’s like Tom Brokaw and Steven King and sounds like both of them put together lol. ✌🏼

[@Imnotplayinganymore]

@@peaceloveharmony7213 I can hear it! 🤣

[@TheCandiceWang]

*patently ridiculoud* 😅😂

[@ligeialovelace]

They got his neck right 😂

[@Brandy215]

The only thing they need is a fat suit and we'd never know.

[@LuisLopez2]

I noticed that.😂

[@JonSuejoj]

Lol

[@dolores2716]

They did. I also got a laugh out of how far down they put the part in his hair for the combover.

[@morrisphillips6518]

Even DJT has to be impressed with this impression of him. ❤

[@Biotoze]

James has the best stream of consciousness with his impersonation. Just like one long sentence 😂

[@cns1010]

The sudden “We need to be executing our drug dealers”………..absolute gold!

[@clothilde1623]

‘Now That’s What’s Called My Legal Defence Fund’ made me laugh so hard I might have coughed up a lung

[@SuperAngelic5]

That really got me

[@hijodelaisla275]

How enchanting.

[@flyrobin2544]

I had to screen shot that one! 😂👏👏

[@clothilde1623]

@@hijodelaisla275 Too visceral, sweetie? 🤔

[@hijodelaisla275]

@@clothilde1623 Just visceral enough, darling.

[@FilmSureelist97]

James Austin Johnson needs an Emmy nomination. He is the best Trump impersonator on SNL

[@RedAng733]

6:00 Grabbing my Drrrrrrrr!😂☠️

[@DarkBrandonForever]

OMG 💀

[@Missdee67]

This needs to be an ongoing skit. Don’s own variety show! Freaking hilarious! Watching again! ❤️ you SNL

[@michaeladkins6]

they missed the opportunity to do it before Cecily String left. She was an excellent Kimberly Guillfoy.

[@tammylewis2408]

@@michaeladkins6 Yes, and have her dance with her boy toy Don Jr.

[@theactualbajmahal833]

There already was a show like that on Comedy Central, right after the a-hole took office. It was called The President's Show. It was hilarious. It got cancelled waaaay too soon. I think there are clips from it here on YT.

[@carolw8579]

Yes!! On repeat 😅😅😅😅😅😂

[@Dynamo001]

His entire presidency was a 'variety show'.

[@mreshadow]

"They can come for you and not for me....I like that one a little bit better..." The accuracy

[@olubukonla7352]

I still cannot get.over telling his staffers to have the metal detectors removed at the Capitol b.c. the insurrectionists were not there to hurt HIM. #DISMuhfukkaRighCHERE

[@ProGamer-lk9qw]

Damn you’re blind lmao

[@bettip4331]

I lost it when they started singing boys a liar 😭

[@TheBitTV]

I was convinced that no one would do Trump better on SNL than Darrell Hammond but after that Easter special last year James does Trump so much better. Man funny.

[@ememedem6476]

‘The boy is a liar’ 😂😂😂. He perfectly nailed Donny!

[@olubukonla7352]

😂😂😂

[@queenofthewhores]

I almost died @ he say I'm good enough, grabbin' my drrrr 🤣🤣🤣 I was freaking rolling

[@bunnyfernwood]

I friggin lost it when he was singing “Hard to Handle” 😂

[@Minkey71]

At the end🤣😂🤣😂

[@richmoves]

I've seen many great impressions of the orange one... but this JAJ one is by far the best! 😂

[@BryanMoore15]

This is an all time cold open. Future generations won’t totally get the way we do

[@peaceloveharmony7213]

This is -one of- the best Cold Open’s in SNL history. At the moment, I can’t think of any others that top it. The entire sketch was great. The subject/character, the monologue/dialogue, the acting/excellent impersonation… James Austin Johnson knocked that outta the park! He (and co-writers) deserves an Emmy. ⚾️🏆 ✌🏼⚖️🇺🇸

[@normanacree1635]

Are you sure you weren't influenced just a little bit by the subject of the skit? Come on. Admit it. You were, weren't you? I know I was.

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

I know a couple that beat it. Some of the debate coverages were amazing, and I love the one of Trump in the Oval Office (calling the world leaders) and if I remember correctly, Ronald Reagan, Mastermind was a cold open, right?

[@seabisquick5014]

One that comes to mind is the Kavanaugh sketch with Matt Damon, that one's hard to beat

[@hadracks]

@@seabisquick5014 That is the one the came to mind for me. So much talent and so many little jokes thrown in. Plus it was not for off what actually happened.

[@iank3924]

Steve Martins opening musical number not gonna phone it in tonight from like 91

[@dewilew2137]

Can we just talk about the excellent makeup department over at SNL? I can’t believe that they managed to make a man in his early 30s look so much like DJT.

[@suzannefarrington4143]

He's a star. The writing is fabulous, but he pulls it off like no one else!

[@kevinkress4073]

They even make his hands look small 😂

[@daydreamer8662]

This could have gone on for an hour, easily

[@anaispersephone6041]

The Ice Spice verse!!! please I doubled over!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DarkBrandonForever]

👏🏿😂

[@DUDEMANGUY5]

The “we need to be executing our drug dealers” comment had me dying 🤣

[@jf8200]

Trump was inspired by the president of the Phillipines and actually does want to execute people over drugs....

[@randomaxe662]

Very trumpian segue, or as they say, it's funny because it's true.

[@Franklin-fb9xp]

He did say that.

[@sofiakatelyn]

And Afromans reaction 😂

[@sofiakatelyn]

​@@Franklin-fb9xp and then Don J was like "quick! Flush everything" 😂

[@dantombasco3255]

“From the evil Manhattan DA.” I lost it 😂

[@zb3495]

That means district attorney.

[@Yaridnac]

Nailed it!!, he even got the tiny hands!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Tiffany-dn1vz]

You gotta love this skit it hits the nail on the head.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

The Evil Manhattan DAAA!!! 😂😂🤣

[@austinlocke5679]

"IT'S LIKE RAAAAIIIIINNNNNNN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY" took me out 😂

[@olubukonla7352]

😅😅😅

[@CRM_114_]

In 10,000 years, when the robot archaeologists dig up our forgotten civilization, I hope this is the only relic they find.

[@user-yl8kg5qh9j]

Not all skits hit the mark and are funny, but I had a lot of laughing out loud moments with this. Very funny!!!

[@oatlord]

Dude he's top shelf with his portrayal.

[@kaciecouch2150]

James’ impressions are the best in SNL history. Dude is a remarkable talent. 👑 I know that his Trump impression gets the ratings, but I hope Lorne encourages him to branch out and get more airtime with other characters!

[@rowelle]

I’m surprised he hasn’t been promoted to regular yet. Hopefully next season is his season.

[@InvisibleRen]

Definitely this era’s Tina Palin. *chef’s kiss*

[@randomsandra4039]

He looks like he could impersonate King Charles- maybe he will lol

[@TheCandiceWang]

​@@InvisibleRen what a compliment! Maybe I'll have to get back into SNL again for this comic. So, he's only currently a recurring Player? He's quite remarkable. I haven't watched SNL much since the Darrell Hammond / W Ferrell / Amy Poehler / Tina Fey days. Maybe some Wiig.

[@larrygoodale8784]

Look away from the screen and it’s scary how much it sounds like #45. Great impression!