‘SNL’ roasts Mayor Zohran Mamdani with ‘urgent message’ for New Yorkers during nor’easter
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Key Points:
- The season 52 premiere of "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson, featured a cold open roasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, portrayed by Ramy Youssef, as he filmed a TikTok urging New Yorkers to shelter in place ahead of a nor’easter storm.
- The sketch included a comedic appearance by James Austin Johnson as President Trump, highlighting the unusual political friendship between Mamdani and Trump, referencing their recent high-profile meeting at Gracie Mansion.
- Trump’s character humorously dubbed Mamdani “Mam-dreamy” and engaged in playful banter about funding a $21 billion housing project in Queens, culminating in a joke about following Trump back on Instagram sealing the deal.
- The cold open also featured Ashley Padilla as Trump’s aide Natalie Harp, who appeared drenched from the storm, adding to the sketch’s satire of political dynamics and storm preparations in New York City.
