Imagine a world where reality TV meets political satire, and you’ll land right in the middle of a hilarious yet jaw-dropping Saturday Night Live skit. But here’s where it gets controversial: Miles Teller, doubling as the beloved Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, teams up with James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump to build a lavish White House ballroom—and chaos ensues. This isn’t your typical home renovation; it’s a wild ride through Trump’s eccentric vision, complete with gold urns, MMA fight rings, and a budget that’s ‘between $350 million and infinity.’ And this is the part most people miss: the skit subtly pokes at Trump’s controversial policies, from deportation jokes to a cheeky coup reference, all while keeping the audience in stitches.
The skit kicks off with Teller’s Drew Scott announcing their ‘biggest challenge yet’—transforming the White House into Trump’s dream mansion. Johnson’s Trump crashes the scene, hilariously mistaking the brothers for being married to Zooey Deschanel and questioning their sexual orientation. The brothers play along, with Jonathan clarifying his marriage to Deschanel, while Drew quips about Trump’s ‘strong eye for interior design.’ The camera pans to Trump obsessively placing gold urns, declaring, ‘It’s very important to be happy these days,’ a darkly comedic nod to global turmoil—some of which he cheekily admits to causing.
Despite replacing historic paintings and paving over the Rose Garden, Trump and Melania (played by Chloe Fineman) feel something’s missing. ‘The house is only 55,000 square feet and 132 rooms,’ Melania laments, to which Trump replies, ‘We need more space.’ But the real kicker? Trump’s obsession with a ballroom because, as Melania puts it, ‘Donald loves to dance.’ Here’s the bold part: When asked about permits, Trump laughs maniacally, claiming, ‘I could build this ballroom with the bones of my enemies and no one could stop me.’
The skit takes a darker turn when Trump requests an MMA fight ring on the White House lawn, complete with ‘bum fights’—a controversial and arguably exploitative concept. Meanwhile, the brothers reveal the East Wing was demolished in just two days, thanks to furloughed park rangers and astronauts. But the renovation hits a snag: Trump has deported all the construction workers. ‘A shining beacon of freedom,’ Drew declares sarcastically, as Trump hints at a ‘third term’ and a coup.
The finale? When the brothers ask for payment, Trump calls ICE on them, mocking their Canadian origins. ‘We like a bigot ICE,’ he quips, leaving the audience both laughing and cringing. Now, here’s the question: Is this skit a brilliant satire of Trump’s presidency, or does it cross the line? Let us know in the comments—we’re ready for the debate!
