Former President Donald Trump, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, attempted to console Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), played by Mikey Day, after Jordan’s failed bid for the Speaker of the House position, in a recent “Saturday Night Live” cold open. The skit humorously depicted the House GOP chaos this week, where Jordan lost in three votes on the House floor before dropping his pursuit for the gavel.
In the parody, Trump sarcastically noted that he prefers “the Jordans who win,” referencing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan and singer Jordin Sparks. He humorously reminisced about Sparks’ hit song “No Air,” joking, *“Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air.”*
Mocking Jordan’s appearance, Trump quipped, *“It’s the lack of the jacket, you don’t look good. You look like the night manager at a two-star steakhouse.”* Jordan, sporting his signature no-jacket look, took the comment in stride, responding, *”I understand, sir, I’ve been told that before.”*
In an attempt to lift Jordan’s spirits, fellow Republicans Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), portrayed by Bowen Yang, and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), portrayed by Chloe Fineman, also made appearances in the skit. Boebert tried to cheer up Jordan over the phone, only to be interrupted when a hand grabbed her chest, prompting a surprised Jordan to question her whereabouts.
The skit provided a satirical take on the recent events in the House GOP, offering a comedic perspective on the political landscape. As “Saturday Night Live” continues to provide a humorous lens on current affairs, viewers were treated to another memorable and entertaining cold open, capturing the essence of the political developments of the week.
