Jeffrey Epstein’s just-released emails were featured in the cold opening of the November 15 episode of SNL.
The sketch begins with White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, played by Ashley Padilla, answering questions from reporters, most of whom, unsurprisingly, were asking about the 23,000 emails released this week as a result of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Epstein file. But then Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, appeared and offered an explanation.
“I’m not hiding almost anything, just things that seem highly suspicious,” Trump said.
Then he started looking through the files and making deductions.
“Let me ask you a question,” he asked reporters. “If there was something in the file that incriminated me, why would I cover it up? Okay, let me release it again. If I’m innocent, why not just make the file public? OK, third time’s a charm. Jeffrey Epstein. I barely knew the man, as evidenced by the thousands of photos of us dancing together and gritting our teeth at various parties.”
The sketch also touched on one of the most controversial and talked-about messages from Mr. Epstein’s brother, Mark, discussing a photo of Mr. Trump “blowing.” Coincidentally, “Baba” is former President Bill Clinton’s nickname.
President Trump said, “I’m going to release all the files on Epstein.” “This is great! Each file will be sold for as low as $800. This is a beautiful, unique printed screenshot, very low resolution. I just ordered one that says, ‘Does Putin have a photo of Trump blowing his hair?’ we love it. ”
The November 15 episode was hosted by Glen Powell and featured musical guest Olivia Dean.
Watch the cold open below.
