Weekend Update: Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million, DeSantis Endorses Trump - SNL

Saturday Night Live
27 Jan 202404:30

Summary

TLDRThe Weekend Update news skit covers various headlines including Trump being ordered to pay $83 million in a defamation case and Nikki Haley calling him out for 'senior moments.' It also touches on Ron DeSantis endorsing Trump, the rise in teen births after Texas banned abortion, and nominees for the Oscars including the first Native American woman nominated for Best Actress. The skit pokes fun at Trump through imitations and jokes about banks 'debanking' people. It ends mentioning unusual Oscar nominees like the Godzilla prequel and a surprise fall of Spirit Airlines stock.

Takeaways

  • 😂 The jury in a defamation case has ordered Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carol $83.3 million.
  • 💸 Trump's penalty in the defamation case is humorously compared to O.J. Simpson's financial judgment for a double murder.
  • 👨‍⚖️ The trial featured a judge telling Trump to be quiet and a jury awarding triple the damages requested.
  • 🎨 The courtroom sketch artist is joked to have depicted Trump unfavorably.
  • 🔮 Anticipation of worse outcomes for Trump in future trials, including the potential loss of businesses.
  • 🤝 After endorsing Trump, Ron DeSantis is called a 'really terrific person' by him, highlighting the theme of political endorsements.
  • 😡 Nikki Haley's criticism of Donald Trump includes calling out his 'senior moments' and suggesting a mental competency test.
  • 🆕 Trump introduces the term 'debank' in a speech, leading to humorous speculation about its meaning.
  • 🕊️ President Biden's plan to send the CIA Director to the Middle East is satirized for its potential to ease tensions.
  • 🤰 A rise in teen births in Texas following an abortion ban is mentioned, alongside a joke about a maternity prom dress store.
  • 🏆 Lily Gladstone's historic Best Actress nomination as the first Native American woman is celebrated.
  • 🎬 A joke about the Oscar nominations for 'Godzilla Minus One' and the 'Godzilla' prequel, 'Oppenheimer.'
  • ✈️ Spirit Airlines' share drop and the blocked merger with Jet Blue is humorously depicted as a potential midair merger.

Q & A

  • How much was Trump ordered to pay in the defamation case with E. Jean Carroll?

    -Trump was ordered to pay $83.3 million in the defamation case with E. Jean Carroll.

  • What did Nikki Haley accuse Trump of having?

    -Nikki Haley accused Trump of having 'senior moments'.

  • What new term did Trump introduce when talking about banks?

    -Trump introduced the term 'debank' when talking about banks.

  • Who is Biden planning to send to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas?

    -Biden is planning to send the director of the CIA to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas.

  • What happened to teen pregnancy rates in Texas after the abortion ban took effect?

    -After the abortion ban took effect in Texas, the number of teenagers giving birth rose for the first time in 15 years.

  • Who is the first Native American woman nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars?

    -Lily Gladstone is the first Native American woman nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.

  • What happened to Spirit Airlines stock after a merger with JetBlue was blocked?

    -After a merger between Spirit and JetBlue was blocked, Spirit Airlines shares fell 58%.

  • Who did the courtroom sketch artist make Trump look like?

    -The courtroom sketch artist made Trump look like the lady who got her face ripped off by a monkey.

  • What store did Michael Che say he was opening in light of increased teen pregnancies in Texas?

    -In light of increased teen pregnancies in Texas, Michael Che joked about opening a store called Michael Che's Maternity Prom Dresses.

  • What actor was snubbed for an Oscar nomination in the past for the movie Lone Ranger?

    -Johnny Depp was snubbed for an Oscar nomination in the past for his role in the movie Lone Ranger.

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