Saturday Night Live (SNL) once again delivered a politically charged sketch that had audiences buzzing, this time recreating the reported behind-the-scenes tension between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But what really stole the show? A surprise appearance by comedy legend Mike Myers, who took on the role of none other than billionaire Elon Musk in a bizarre, unexpected twist.
A Sketch Filled with Satirical Sparks
The cold open featured a dramatized—and exaggerated—version of a tense exchange between Trump (played by the ever-reliable James Austin Johnson) and Zelenskyy (Mikey Day). The scene was set at an imagined backroom meeting, where Zelenskyy was pressing Trump for continued U.S. support for Ukraine while Trump, in classic SNL fashion, dodged questions with rambling, self-congratulatory statements.
“Oh, Volodymyr, you know I love Ukraine,” Trump’s character drawled. “I mean, I love all the countries. Russia, North Korea—so many beautiful, strong leaders, just like me. But let’s talk about what you can do for me. Maybe a Trump Tower Kyiv?”
The audience erupted in laughter as Zelenskyy, growing more frustrated, countered, “Mr. Trump, I am here to discuss serious matters, not your next real estate project.”
Just as the comedic tension peaked, in walked Elon Musk—portrayed by none other than Mike Myers.
Mike Myers as Elon Musk: A Scene-Stealing Moment
Dressed in a sleek black leather jacket and speaking in a slow, cryptic manner, Myers’ Musk entered the conversation as an unexpected mediator.
“Ah, gentlemen,” he said, tilting his head in a way eerily reminiscent of the real Musk. “What if, instead of arguing about war and politics, we just uploaded our consciousnesses to X? Problem solved.”
The absurdity of the moment had the audience in stitches, especially as Musk (Myers) proceeded to pitch a new plan: Ukraine’s future should be decided by a Twitter poll.
“Think about it. Democracy… but, like, with way more bots,” he mused. “Also, for $8 a month, you get priority decision-making privileges.”
Why This Sketch Hit So Hard
SNL has never shied away from political satire, but this sketch hit all the right notes—mixing real-life geopolitical drama with absurd, tech-billionaire antics. While the Trump-Zelenskyy exchange played on real concerns about U.S.-Ukraine relations, Myers’ Musk added a surreal, almost dystopian twist that made the moment both hilarious and unsettlingly plausible.
The Internet Reacts
As expected, social media exploded with reactions. Fans of Mike Myers celebrated his unexpected return to the SNL stage, while others couldn’t help but comment on how eerily accurate his Musk impression was.
“Mike Myers as Elon Musk? I never knew I needed this until now,” one Twitter user posted.
Another wrote, “Honestly, this is how Musk would handle global diplomacy. Just needs a few Dogecoin memes.”
Final Thoughts
SNL’s latest parody wasn’t just funny—it was a sharp, timely critique of modern politics, celebrity billionaires, and the often surreal intersection of the two. Myers’ Musk was the comedic cherry on top, proving that even in 2025, the Austin Powers star still knows how to steal the show.
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