Coverage dated March 1, 2025

'SNL' Mocks Trump-Zelensky Clash in Cold Open, Mike Myers Cameos as Elon Musk

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The episode also features a cameo from Mike Myers portraying Trump ally Elon Musk and mocking DOGE. Musk dismisses SNL as a far-left propaganda tool.

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Deadline
‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewers Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Showdown With A Cameo From Mike Myers As Elon Musk (opens Deadline)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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Saturday Night Live went for the obvious in its cold open: Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.
NBC News
'SNL' recreates Trump-Zelenskyy clash, with appearance by Mike Myers as Musk (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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In its first episode since its 50th anniversary special, "Saturday Night Live" wasted no time diving into to the clash between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine.
New York Post
SNL dragged for ‘classless’ skit on Trump-Zelensky clash — with appearance by Mike Myers as Musk (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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"Saturday Night Live" is being dragged for its "classless" skip on President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's heated Oval Office meeting — including a goofy appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk.
Newsweek
'SNL' Mocks Trump-Zelensky Clash in Cold Open, Mike Myers Cameos as Elon Musk (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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The episode also features a cameo from Mike Myers portraying Trump ally Elon Musk and mocking DOGE. Musk dismisses SNL as a far-left propaganda tool.
Entertainment Weekly
Mike Myers makes surprise 'SNL' return as Elon Musk, crashes Trump-Zelenskyy meeting (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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Mike Myers made a surprise return to 'Saturday Night Live,' playing Elon Musk in a parody of the recent heated meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy: 'Donald, what are you doing in my office?'
The Hollywood Reporter
‘SNL’ Spoofs Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Showdown With Cameo From Mike Myers as Elon Musk (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the latest episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Tate McRae.
Variety
Mike Myers Crashes ‘SNL’ as Elon Musk as Cold Open Takes on Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: ‘Donald, What Are You Doing in My Office?’ (opens Variety)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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'SNL' returned with host Shane Gillis and a cold open that took on the Trump/Zelenskyy White House clash, with Mike Myers as Elon Musk.
The Guardian
Saturday Night Live: Mike Myers makes for perfect Elon Musk in otherwise limp episode (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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Comedian Shane Gillis is an uncomfortable and unfunny host in a week where the team have some easy targets to hit
Rolling Stone
'SNL' Cold Open: Mike Myers' Elon Musk Clumsily Waves Chainsaw Around Trump's Head (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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Also during the Oval Office meeting, Trump and Vance complain about Ukraine's Zelensky not saying how "handsome" they are
Insider
'SNL' mocks Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting, interrupted by a chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk (opens Insider)
Published Mar 1, 2025
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SNL's cold open skit on the Trump and Zelensky meeting featured Mike Myers as Elon Musk. Watch here.

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