The ‘SNL’ Sketch That Tackled Your Food-Price Anxiety - The Atlantic

SNL's Take on Tariffs

The April 13, 2025, episode of Saturday Night Live featured multiple sketches satirizing the economic anxiety stemming from President Donald Trump's global tariffs. The show explored the issue through various comedic approaches, reflecting the widespread concern among Americans.

Key Sketches

• Cold Open: A sketch about Jesus expelling money changers was interrupted by Trump, who joked about rising egg prices and compared the stock market's volatility to Jesus's resurrection.
• The White Potus: A parody of HBO's The White Lotus, this sketch portrayed Trump and his family spiraling as a result of economic losses from the tariffs.
• Check to Check Business News: This sketch explained the impact of tariffs on everyday goods like mac and cheese and candy bars, making the economic consequences relatable to average viewers.

The sketches effectively captured the anxiety surrounding the tariffs, connecting the broader political and economic issues to everyday life. The show used humor to make the complex situation accessible to a wider audience.