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SNL Season 52 Premiere Cold Open Parodies Trump, Mamdani, and Natalie Harp
Ramy Youssef’s Mamdani tries to fend off Trump and Natalie Harp as the sketch turns a storm and a housing deal into political satire.
- Saturday Night Live kicked off its 52nd season Saturday night with a cold open featuring President Donald Trump visiting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion.
- The sketch satirized the real-life cordial relationship between Trump and Mamdani, with the character claiming "For some reason that no one can figure out, I really, really like you," calling the mayor his best friend.
- White House aide Natalie Harp interrupted the meeting, arriving drenched from the nor'easter while evoking the obsessive character from 'Obsession' with fierce protectiveness toward the president.
- Mamdani eventually secured billions for a housing project after promising Trump an Instagram follow, resolving the chaotic interaction with a classic SNL political comedy payoff.
- The premiere, hosted by NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson with KATSEYE as musical guest, marks the start of Season 52 featuring new cast members Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter.
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'SNL' kicks off Season 52 with Trump crushing hard on Mamdani
Saturday Night Live is back for season 52, and some traditions are sacred, ie, James Austin Johnson opening the show once again as President Donald Trump. This time, though, Trump had to share the spotlight. SEE ALSO: Trump tries to rebrand AI. Is it really that 'super'? Enter Ramy Youssef as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, doing his best to brace New Yorkers for a Nor'easter barreling up the East Coast. As he's spreading the news, Trump ba…
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The Independent (US)Saturday Night Live mocks Natalie Harp’s obsession with Trump in Season 52 premiere
Jalen Brunson hosted the season premiere with musical guest Katseye
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