Donald Trump makes his first appearance on “SNL U.K.” in a cold open written as a “job swap” sketch, portrayed by James Austin Johnson. In the scene, Trump meets with Andy Burnham, the character cast as the UK prime minister, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, with the sketch set around a renewed discussion of UK support amid the war in Ukraine.
The outlets describe the cold open as a satirical take on contemporary politics, centered on the relationships among the UK, Ukraine, and the United States. Variety frames the sketch as a reaffirmation of Britain’s backing while also referencing issues such as Starlink connectivity, while Deadline similarly highlights the “job swap” format and Trump’s debut. The Belfast Telegraph also notes that the segment mocks Trump, Burnham, and Zelenskyy, reflecting the sketch’s comedic approach rather than any new policy announcement.
