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"SNL" Skewers Trump’s Executive Order Spree, Belichick’s Love Life, and Short Kings & Queens

"Saturday Night Live" didn’t hold back in its latest cold open, diving headfirst into a satirical take on Donald Trump’s penchant for executive orders and offering some pointed commentary on Bill Belichick’s romantic endeavors. The episode, which aired on May 3rd, kicked off with James Austin Johnson reprising his role as Trump, presiding over a mock signing ceremony alongside Mikey Day as a perpetually stone-faced Stephen Miller.

The sketch centered around the premise of Trump celebrating his first 100 days back in office (a fictitious scenario, of course), using the milestone as an excuse to unleash a barrage of ludicrous executive orders designed to generate comedic fodder. Miller, ever the dutiful aide, presented Trump with one outlandish order after another, providing the setup for Johnson’s Trump to riff on a range of topical and absurd subjects.

One of the most memorable targets was New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his widely discussed relationship with Jordon Hudson, a woman nearly 50 years his junior. The sketch didn’t shy away from the age gap, with Johnson’s Trump declaring an executive order to "make it socially acceptable for a man in his 70s to date a 24 year old." This fictional decree was dubbed "the Belichick law," with Trump proclaiming, "We’re going to make girlfriends young again, OK? Old men can now date far younger women. We like that. It’s hot. But in reverse, it’s quite disgusting, right? Very Dateline."

The jab referenced recent headlines surrounding Belichick and Hudson, including an awkward moment during a CBS interview where Hudson deflected a question about how they met. "SNL" seized on the public’s fascination and perhaps discomfort with the relationship to create a moment of cringe-worthy humor.

The comedic executive order spree didn’t stop there. Johnson’s Trump also took aim at Columbus Day, vowing to protect it "for our great Italian-American friends like Tony Soprano, Benny Blanco and Childish Gambino." This seemingly random assortment of names served to highlight the absurdity of Trump’s often-unpredictable pronouncements.

Even J.K. Rowling’s "Harry Potter" franchise wasn’t safe from the show’s satirical barbs. Johnson’s Trump dismissed the series as a "wonderful place for overweight millennials to stake their entire identity, well past the point of it being cute." This comment tapped into the ongoing cultural discourse surrounding fandom and the perceived obsession of some adults with children’s and young adult properties.

The sketch also poked fun at Trump’s tendency to reverse his own policies, specifically tariffs. "SNL" satirized this with a scene where Trump claims his tariffs were "working so well that I had to stop them."

The opening moments of the cold open saw Trump introducing himself as "perhaps your next pope," a direct reference to a bizarre, presumably AI-generated image shared by the White House earlier that week depicting Trump as the pontiff. He also quipped that while it had only been 100 days since he (fictionally) took office, it "feels longer," a sentiment likely shared by many viewers. His final executive order of the sketch was to shorten the word "recession" to "recess," adding, "Fun, right? So America, get ready for a historically long recess."

Following the politically charged cold open, host Quinta Brunson, star of the hit ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary," delivered a memorable monologue centered around her experience of being a short person. Brunson launched into a song celebrating the advantages of her stature, singing, "I’m 4’11" and I’m taking this town, so if you’re looking for a superstar, start looking down."

The monologue took an unexpected turn when Brunson name-checked Sabrina Carpenter, the singer of "Espresso," who actually appeared on stage. Carpenter, known for singing about being 5 feet tall in her song "Taste," joined Brunson for a duet, further amplifying the celebration of short people. "There’s so much to do down here, so much to see from the view down here," the two sang in harmony. This surprise appearance marked another "SNL" appearance for Carpenter, who had previously performed with Paul Simon and appeared in a "Domingo" sketch during the show’s 50th anniversary special in February, and was also a musical guest for the season 49 finale.

Brunson’s monologue also featured a cameo from Dwyane Wade, who pointed out that while he is 6’4", "in basketball world, that’s like 4’10." The appearance of Wade, a basketball superstar, highlighted that being short or tall is all relative, and that the advantages and disadvantages vary depending on the context.

This episode of "SNL" deftly combined political satire with lighthearted humor, proving once again its ability to capture the zeitgeist and offer a comedic perspective on current events and pop culture phenomena. The performances by Johnson, Day, Brunson, Carpenter, and Wade all contributed to a memorable and entertaining episode.

"SNL" is scheduled to return on May 10 with host Walton Goggins and musical guest Arcade Fire, followed by the season finale a week later, hosted by Scarlett Johansson with musical guest Bad Bunny, promising more topical humor and celebrity appearances.