Maverick co-star, who was supposed to host SNL four years ago, reveals a special guest he flew out to New York

"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its latest episode with a rapid-fire cold open that spoofed different topics, ranging from the 2025 elections to the government shutdown and more. In its signature political humor, the 8 November episode featured ' Donald Trump ' played by James Austin Johnson.

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James Austin Johnson as Trump also touched on the ongoing government shutdown, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and soaring food prices.

Tis the season to snuggle up and tune in as WGAL delivers a sleigh-full of festive TV—from a Wicked kickoff and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the National Dog Show, Rockefeller Center’s glittering tree lighting,