{"id":710829,"date":"2026-04-07T10:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/710829\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:39:18","slug":"snl-faces-backlash-for-controversial-donald-trump-joke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/710829\/","title":{"rendered":"SNL Faces Backlash For Controversial Donald Trump Joke"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday Night Live (SNL)<\/strong> is facing backlash this week after a joke about President Donald Trump<\/strong> aired during its Weekend Update segment. Many viewers called the comment reckless, arguing it referenced political violence at a time when tensions are already high.<\/p>\n

SNL criticized over Donald Trump joke<\/p>\n

The SNL criticism started when co-host Michael Che shared that Donald Trump planned to see a performance of Chicago at the Kennedy Center. Che then said, \u201cThe president is going to the theatre, mean, what\u2019s the worst that can happen?\u201d The studio audience laughed. But online, the reaction turned sour almost immediately.<\/p>\n

Many viewers recognized the line as an indirect nod to Abraham Lincoln\u2019s 1865 murder at Ford\u2019s Theater, where John Wilkes Booth shot the president during a play. Others pointed out that Trump himself has already survived one assassination attempt, making the joke feel dangerous rather than funny.<\/p>\n

The show got criticized across X and other platforms. Critics came from both ends of the political spectrum. Some called the show\u2019s writers irresponsible. Others expressed shock that NBC allowed the segment to air at all. One user wrote, \u201cThere\u2019s dark humour but there\u2019s also taking it to far humour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even people who do not support Trump voiced their displeasure. They argued that joking about a\u00a0sitting president\u00a0being killed, especially in a country with high rates of gun violence, crosses a clear ethical line. A few commenters also criticized the audience members who applauded after the Donald Trump joke, calling their reaction tone-deaf.<\/p>\n

Saturday Night Live has built its reputation on political satire. For decades, the show has used humor to question and mock leaders. The show has not issued an official response. Neither Donald Trump nor anyone else has commented on it. For now, the debate continues over whether Che\u2019s comment was edgy comedy or a step too far.<\/p>\n

Originally reported by Devanshi Basu for Mandatory.<\/a><\/p>\n

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