New York, NY – Saturday Night Live (SNL) turned up the political heat this weekend with a cold open that featured Alec Baldwin debuting a surreal impersonation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., marking a return to the kind of sharp satire that defined the Trump presidency. Baldwin, a veteran of SNL’s Trump sketches, brought back his signature style of biting humor as the show tackled current political figures and controversies.
Alec Baldwin’s New Role as RFK Jr.
In a cold open that skewered the state of political discourse, Baldwin’s RFK Jr. was portrayed as erratic and conspiratorial, delivering lines like, “I have a dead dolphin in my car,” to uproarious laughter from the live audience. The performance demonstrated Baldwin’s enduring ability to lampoon divisive figures, recalling his Emmy-winning run as Donald Trump during Trump’s presidency.
Dana Carvey Returns as Joe Biden
Alongside Baldwin, Dana Carvey reprised his role as President Joe Biden, playing off Baldwin in a chaotic Cabinet meeting sketch. The segment highlighted the show’s continued knack for blending absurdity with commentary, as Carvey’s Biden fumbled through policy discussions with Baldwin’s eccentric RFK Jr.
Sarah Sherman Shines in Trump Cabinet Sketch
One of the night’s standout moments came from cast member Sarah Sherman, whose over-the-top delivery as a fictitious Trump Cabinet pick earned her big laughs. The sketch poked fun at the speculation surrounding Trump’s potential political appointments and hinted at the ongoing challenges within his circle.
Nostalgia and Sharp Commentary
The episode felt like a callback to SNL’s Trump-dominated years, combining nostalgia with cutting satire. Though Trump himself wasn’t directly portrayed, the spirit of his era loomed large over the sketches, with the Cabinet pick satire targeting his influence on current political dynamics.
SNL’s return to its political roots with bold impressions and pointed humor suggests the show remains ready to navigate the shifting tides of American politics, blending levity with sharp critique.