Trump Calls Tiger Woods From Rehab While Melania Clarifies Epstein Statement on ‘SNL’
In a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, the show quickly parodied President Donald Trump’s controversial Easter social media post regarding the Iran war. The cold open featured James Austin Johnson portraying Trump, who engaged in a humorous dialogue with Ashley Padilla’s character, Karoline Leavitt, about the wording of the post.
Cold Open Highlights
The sketch began with Trump suggesting a provocative message: “Start with, ‘Open the f-ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in hell.’ And then at the end, maybe throw in, ‘Praise be to Allah.’” Leavitt expressed her disbelief, questioning if such a statement should come from the President of the United States.
Trump defended the statement, claiming it was a sarcastic jab at a major world religion, asserting that “they famously have a great sense of humor about that kind of stuff.” Leavitt, acting as his press secretary, expressed concern over the implications of such a message.
Urgent Phone Calls
As the sketch progressed, Trump made a series of urgent phone calls, starting with Tiger Woods, portrayed by Kenan Thompson, who was in rehab. Trump inquired if Woods would be participating in the Masters tournament, to which Woods reminded him of his recent DUI incident.
Trump humorously suggested that Woods should have mentioned their friendship to the police, implying it would have helped. Woods replied that he had done so, but it did not make a difference.
The conversation shifted to golf, with Trump casually asking if Woods wanted to play, before receiving another call from his wife, Melania, played by Chloe Fineman.
Melania’s Statement on Epstein
Upon answering Melania’s call, Trump expressed concern, remarking, “You’re calling me, that’s not a good sign.” Melania sought advice on how to publicly clarify that she was not one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. She proposed making a random speech to announce her status.
Trump responded skeptically, questioning the rationale behind such a statement. Melania then suggested adding that she “in no way helped out the Gilgo Beach serial killer,” to which Trump cautioned that it might raise more suspicion.
Discussion on Iran
The cold open concluded with Trump calling Pete Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, to discuss the situation in Iran. Hegseth humorously assured Trump that Iran was “as obliterated as me every Saturday night, allegedly,” before questioning the effectiveness of Trump’s negotiations with Iranian officials.
Trump dismissed concerns about the negotiations, stating that they were going poorly and jokingly mentioned sending in JD Vance as a “secret weapon.” He claimed that after lengthy discussions, the Iranians requested to be bombed instead.
Colman Domingo’s Hosting Debut
Colman Domingo hosted the episode, utilizing his opening monologue to create an inviting atmosphere. He emphasized his reputation for hosting with great vibes and aimed to replicate that experience for the audience. Domingo incorporated music and adjusted the stage’s lighting to enhance the mood.
The actor, known for his role in Euphoria, made his hosting debut on April 11, joined by musical guest Anitta. Domingo’s upcoming projects include a role in the Michael Jackson biopic, where he will portray Joe Jackson.
As reported by www.hollywoodreporter.com.
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Published on 2026-04-12 07:54:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk