Former President Donald Trump may be leading the pack for the Republican nomination, but his legal troubles have exposed the need for a strong legal defense. This week on “Saturday Night Live,” Trump’s courtroom challenges took center stage, with a focus on the criticism surrounding his attorney, Alina Habba, during a Manhattan federal court trial that will determine damages for his defamation of author E. Jean Carroll.

In real life, Habba’s performance in court was heavily criticized by Judge Lewis Kaplan, who reprimanded her for not understanding basic evidence principles. On the SNL stage, Habba, played by Chloe Fineman, admitted her inexperience, saying, “I am new at this, and I am learning.”

James Austin Johnson masterfully portrayed a meandering and nonchalant Trump in the sketch. After countless days in court, Trump expressed frustration with his legal team, admitting that he had run out of competent lawyers. “Bottom of the barrel,” he lamented, referring to those who could defend him despite the high likelihood of nonpayment.

In a comical twist, Austin Johnson’s version of Trump promised to respect the court, vowing not to insult the judge like he did in real life. The former president also acknowledged that his chances of securing a second term relied on a demographic of voters who are rapidly aging. “We just need ’em to stay alive till November,” he quipped. “Just pull that lever and drop dead,” he added.

The show took a moment to honor pop culture, as Rachel McAdams, known for her role as Regina George in the movie “Mean Girls,” introduced Reneé Rapp, who portrays the same character in the 2024 musical adaptation of the film.

“SNL” also tackled the recent Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident with its signature humor. The sketch imagined a television advertisement reassuring travelers that the airline is safe despite the terrifying experience. Jacob Elordi, the evening’s host, played an Alaska crew member and stated, “Here at Alaska, safety is our number one concern.” Heidi Gardner, dressed as a fellow crew member, chimed in, saying, “Our new slogan is, ‘Alaska Airlines: You didn’t die, and you got a cool story.'”

The television spot continued with more comforting words, assuring travelers that the planes would be secure with tightened bolts. “You know those bolts that, like, hold the plane together?” Elordi asked. “We’re going to go ahead and tighten some of those.”

For a hilarious take on Trump’s legal battles and a lighthearted approach to airline safety, this week’s “SNL” definitely delivered.

Source: F5mag.com

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