“SNL Weekend Update Takes on Israel, Trump’s Butt Comments, and JD Vance’s Jealousy in Hall” — what this page in the network covers. Saturday Night Live’s Halloween edition of Weekend Update finally addressed the escalating conflict in Israel, using the platform’s signature satirical lens. Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered pointed jokes about the geopolitical crisis, marking a notable shift as the show had previously a Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che delivered pointed jokes about the geopolitical crisis, marking a notable shift as the show had previously avoided the topic in recent weeks.
The segment also featured a cameo from Ben Marshall’s Pennywise, adding a spooky twist to the news parody. The episode didn’t shy away from domestic politics either, taking aim at President Donald Trump’s recent fixation on candidates’ physical appearances. Jost highlighted the absurdity by noting that even Vice President JD Vance expressed jealousy over Trump never complimenting his butt. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.
