Read our Privacy noticeSeason 51 of Saturday Night Live wasted no time in skewering Donald Trump in the opening minutes with a sketch mocking the president’s recent claims of ending all wars, late-night TV gripes, and connection to Jeffrey Epstein in a fiery, cold open. Within minutes of SNL kicking off, cast members took on the Trump administration’s targeting of free speech on late-night TV shows. open image in gallery The skit also hit Trump’s recent false claims that he has “settled seven” wars since returning to the White House. The skit also hit Trump’s recent false claims that he has “settled seven” wars since returning to the White House. SNL creator Lorne Michaels stood by the shake-up, telling Puck last week: “Change is good.