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.”
Donald ‘Jesus’ Trump’s religion, health, economic sense mocked by SNL Easter skit
‘The US dollar has died and gone to money heaven’
Will the comedy show’s ratings rise from the dead? pic.twitter.com/xLjd1XCJPb
— RT (@RT_com) April 13, 2025
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.
Disgusting and crude. It’s an insult to Christians everywhere!
— Steve Scott (@thescotts2) April 13, 2025
And this is funny to you 😡 mocking Christ?
— Sean Harrison (@ScarredDisciple) April 13, 2025
This is officially the worst writing era in SNL history. It’s not even watchable anymore except for the weekend update, and then they resort to this…. Is it time to put SNL to bed for good? This sketch wasnt comedy, it was just trash.
— RagnarsRevenge (@RagnarsRevenge1) April 13, 2025
Fans have shown no mercy towards Saturday Night Live
, expressing their anger in unforgiving terms.
Mocking Jesus to rip on Trump. Now that’s comedy. Time to turn off @nbcsnl once and for all.
— Greg Fair (@gfair40) April 13, 2025
Who, in their right mind, would think using Jesus and Christianity as joke material on Easter Weekend a good idea…
— LarryF@916 (@LarryF916) April 13, 2025
While Saturday Night Live
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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