Trump Indictment Cold Open - SNL

Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) promotes his new album.

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[idaslapter]

He really has perfected the body language, mannerisms, and speech pattern. crazy good.

[VSVickery]

His impression is top notch. Everything — his appearance, his mannerisms and his voice, spot on!!! Very entertaining 😂

[spuds]

“Very strange energy my son, don’t like it.” That line got me 😂

[kristaerrickson]

THAT was so brilliant, I literally re-watched it 6 times. James Austin Johnson, hands down is not only the best Trump impersonator. But the talent, timing, and comedy exhibited are the makings of a new SNL star.

[worldwideinterests]

Not only is the voice really good, the totally random stream of consciousness, pulling it out of his nether regions, aspect of the impersonation is perfect.

[Yourmission]

It’s wild being able to hold that monologue as long as he did with perfect mannerisms and speech the entire time and while singing😂

[TL-ispk]

They nailed the word salad stream-of-consciousness monologue. Well done!

[tonyabrookes]

He's got Trump's prissy little mouth movements down to a tee. Just amazing

[skrencker]

Big cheers to the writers they got his contradictive flip-flopping with words absolutely right. The audience waited many years for this highlight, and you nailed it. James - Emmy coming your way.
Best cold open this season!

[Codemaster]

I love Alec's impersonation, but THIS is just so good. Not just an attempt at sounding like Trump, but a very accurate impression.

[ltstan]

This cold open deserves it's own emmy. The writers & James Austin knocked every moment of this out of the park - that's a hell of a lot of dialogue & James didn't miss even one beat during his delivery.

[mejohn]

His impression is almost too spot on. This guy put in his hours getting it down. Well done sir.

[nbatweets]

This man absolutely killed it. Not just the impression but the writing, and incorporating pop culture. It’s difficult to balance

[Sergiovsousa]

How he manages to keep a straight face without cracking up laughing all the way is pure talent.

[salem]

I can’t even laugh because I’m in awe at how much he has this impression down! Phenomenal

[JP-pfjz]

When you can sing while doing an impression - that’s true mastery. Rare talent

[rachelkristine]

We have waited YEARS for the moment when we would have SNL & Trumps indication cold open! And the fact that it airs on 4/1?! MARVELOUS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😆

[elizabethheyenga]

Puts all the other imitators to shame, he nails it. His voice.

[TheBizarrodragon]

This is the best Trump impression I’ve ever seen - this guy is very talented!

[cgarza]

If you close your eyes, it's pure trump voice :)