Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update is back and they are not pulling any punches. This week Colin Jost and Michael Che dove headfirst into the news and guess who were their main targets? Yep Donald Trump and Elon Musk . Let's break down the funniest bits from their latest segment.
Trump's Congressional Address Becomes Comedy Fodder for SNL's Weekend Update Hosts
Michael Che kicked things off by tackling Donald Trump's speech to Congress . Trump claimed he changed government faster than any president. Che's response? A classic one-liner "Yeah and nobody changed airport security faster than bin Laden." Mic drop moment right there.
Che also didn't miss the chance to joke about one of Trump's executive orders this time about transgender athletes in women's sports. Che questioned "But if men aren’t allowed to play women’s sports explain soccer." It is that kind of quick witty humor that makes Weekend Update so popular.
Colin Jost then jumped in on Trump's tariff flip-flop. Just days after imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico Trump suddenly reversed them. Jost joked "It’s a cunning political tactic experts call bipolar disorder." Leave it to Weekend Update to find the humor in political whiplash.
Jost added to the tariff jokes noting experts say car costs could jump by up to $12000. His solution? "Or you can get a free Tesla since people are throwing them away." The Tesla jokes kept coming as they segued into Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Gets the Roast Treatment: From Suits to Exploding Rockets Nothing is Off Limits
Speaking of Elon Musk Colin Jost had some thoughts on the Tesla CEO's recent appearance at a cabinet meeting. Musk showed up in a suit a change from his usual casual style. Why the sudden wardrobe change? Apparently Trump made fun of Musk's clothes. Jost's take? "It’s a refreshing reminder that bullying still works." Ouch that's gotta sting a little for Musk.
Michael Che wasn't done with Musk either. He brought up the recent SpaceX rocket launch that well didn't go so well. Che joked about the Starship explosion "On Thursday Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship exploded just minutes into its mission which is how he ended up with all those kids." That is a pretty edgy joke even for Weekend Update referencing the recent news about Musk's large family in a typically Che dark humor style.
Weekend Update's Best Jokes: A Quick List of Hilarious Punchlines
Want a quick recap of the самые funny jokes from this Weekend Update segment? Here are some highlights:
- Michael Che on Trump changing government fast: "Nobody changed airport security faster than bin Laden."
- Michael Che on Trump banning men from women's sports: "But if men aren’t allowed to play women’s sports explain soccer."
- Colin Jost on Trump reversing tariffs: "It’s a cunning political tactic experts call bipolar disorder."
- Colin Jost on car prices rising due to tariffs: "Or you can get a free Tesla since people are throwing them away."
- Colin Jost on Elon Musk wearing a suit: "It’s a refreshing reminder that bullying still works."
- Michael Che on SpaceX rocket explosion: "On Thursday Elon Musk’s SpaceX starship exploded just minutes into its mission which is how he ended up with all those kids."
Weekend Update: Still Delivering the Political Humor Goods
Once again Weekend Update proves why it is a must-watch part of SNL. Colin Jost and Michael Che consistently deliver sharp witty and often controversial jokes that tackle the biggest news stories of the week. No one is safe from their comedic crosshairs whether it's presidents tech billionaires or anyone in between. If you need a humorous take on the often-crazy world of politics and pop culture Weekend Update is your go-to source.