Saturday Night Live mocks Trump's Tariffs and Tesla vandalism in 'Make America great depression again' skit
In a biting Saturday Night Live sketch, Mike Myers channels Elon Musk to lampoon Trump’s trade policies, Tesla’s woes, and the political fallout from tariffs—offering a hilarious yet thought-provoking look at the economic and political storm brewing in America.
In the April 5, 2025, episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), the show mocked President Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs. James Austin Johnson, portraying Trump, presented the tariffs as part of a strategy to "Make America Great Depression Again," humorously depicting the potential negative economic consequences. The skit satirized the administration's trade policies and their possible effects on the U.S. economy.
Mike Myers as Elon Musk parodies tariffs, Tesla vandalism, and political influence in SNL skit
Mike Myers made a guest appearance as Elon Musk, criticizing the tariffs and introducing the fictional Tesla Model V, a vehicle that self-vandalizes. This parody featured absurd features such as headlights that break on their own and tires that puncture without reason, referencing real-world incidents involving Tesla vehicles being targeted by vandals. The skit used humor to highlight the challenges faced by the electric car company.
The parody also took aim at the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election, with Musk (as portrayed by Myers) wearing a Wisconsin cheese hat and joking about his attempts to influence state politics. This part of the skit mocked Musk's involvement in local political events and his occasional forays into political influence, offering a satirical view of his influence beyond technology.
SNL skit critiques Trump’s tariffs, economic impact, and Tesla’s Struggles with Trade Policies
The sketch culminated in a critique of Trump’s trade policies, suggesting that they could lead to an economic recession. The show humorously highlighted concerns over how the tariffs could affect both the economy at large and the automotive industry, reflecting ongoing debates surrounding trade and economic policy in the U.S.
Ultimately, the SNL segment provided a comedic take on Trump’s recent policies and the struggles of Tesla, using satire to comment on contemporary political and economic issues. The humor served as a platform for discussing broader themes related to U.S. trade relations and the challenges of major companies like Tesla in the face of controversial policies.