“Disgusting and crude”- 'SNL' Latest Donald Trump Mock Show Leaves Christians Offended, Fans Call to Boycott NBCSNL

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Donald Trump has long been a lightning rod for controversy, with his ever-shifting stances and rule-bending antics sparking uproar time and again. Take, for instance, his swift pivot on Taylor Swift—once praised, now dismissed after she publicly criticized him. Most recently, his chaotic tariff decisions earlier this month have triggered yet another storm of backlash. While some critics vanished into the noise, others found themselves under fire too—Saturday Night Live included, unleashing satire that scorched and provoked.
Fans have voiced strong disapproval after Saturday Night Live stirred controversy with a religiously charged sketch targeting Donald Trump. The segment featured a parody of Trump stepping into a biblical scene, delivering lines that many deemed religiously unacceptable, including comparing himself to the "son of God." He also joked about his tariffs and their economic impact. The irreverent blend of faith and politics left many viewers uncomfortable, with fans calling it "disgusting and crude."
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James Austin Johnson, who portrayed Donald Trump, made a comparison between the stock market and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, suggesting its ups and downs mirrored that story. He also mocked people's financial losses, highlighting concerns over their 401K investments. In the skit, Johnson’s Trump character continued to interact with the other cast members, who remained frozen in a biblical scene, attempting to get them to laugh or break character.
The skit’s religious humor ignited backlash, especially from the Christian community, with critics claiming SNL blurred the boundary between comedy and disrespect, fueling intense demands for accountability.
Saturday Night Live faces backlash over offensive humor
Fans have taken to X, expressing their outrage and calling for a boycott of Saturday Night Live after the show used religious themes in a sketch mocking Donald Trump. The Easter-themed background added to the controversy, with many feeling their beliefs were disrespected. This time, viewers are making it clear that they will not let this joke slip by unnoticed, as the backlash continues to grow louder across social media platforms.
Fans have shown no mercy towards Saturday Night Live, expressing their anger in unforgiving terms.
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While Saturday Night Live marked its 50th anniversary with the cut to being the most-watched show with a grand celebration, its recent religious sketch has sparked a storm of backlash, uniting fans in calls for a boycott. It is rare to see the internet speak in one voice, but this time, the controversial joke may have been pushed too far. Some believe the fallout could be even harsher than the criticism Donald Trump faced for his tariff decisions, potentially risking SNL's chances of making it to another 50 years.
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What do you think about Saturday Night Live's use of a religious theme to roast Donald Trump? Let us know in the comments below.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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