Saturday Night Live enjoyed the measured approval of some supporters of former President Donald Trump after his impeachment acquittal.
The show envisioned Fox News’ Tucker Carlson interviewing Republican leaders about the historic impeachment trial, which showed the most bipartisan support for impeachment conviction in history.
“There’s a lot to report tonight,” said Carlson, played by Alex Moffat. So he decided to start his show with “fear-mongering non-sequiturs.”
“Is AOC hiding in your house now?” he said. “I wouldn’t let it pass her by.”
Senator Lindsey Graham (Kate McKinnon) was introduced for his review of the U.S. Senate trial against Trump for allegedly instigating the January 6 deadly uprising at the Capitol.
“It’s a great day for 30 percent of Americans,” he said, “and we’re having a party tonight.”
The senator encouraged his party to focus on more important matters.
“The trial is over and now we can get past this and focus on serious issues – locking up Hillary and freeing the beautiful Britney Spears,” he said.
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas (Aidy Bryant), offered his strategy as a judge.
“Like any impartial juror, we took it upon ourselves to meet with the defense attorneys,” he said.
Although Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell voted to acquit the president, he was harsh.
“I think he’s guilty as hell and the worst person I’ve ever met,” said McConnell, played by Beck Bennett. Oh, God, that felt good. I’ve kept that in my neck for four years. ‘
The “Weekend Update” news segment continued to focus on the Trump Senate trial.
“Like so many other men living in Florida, Donald Trump has once again escaped justice,” said co-host Colin Jost.
He called it “the dumbest ordeal I’ve ever seen.”
“The jurors deciding the case were the ones attacked by the defendant,” he said. “ One of the jurors who voted to acquit Trump ran away saying someone should prosecute this man.
Co-host Michael Che, referring to the police often avoiding prosecutions after shootings are captured on camera, called Trump’s trial a “Black history lesson.”
“Just because there’s video evidence,” he said, “doesn’t mean you’re going to be sentenced.”
