Monday, October 3, 2025-Saturday Night Live sparked laughs and controversy with its latest political parody, featuring Miles Teller playing one of the Property Brothers enlisted to “renovate” the White House. The sketch took a wild turn when a Donald Trump impersonator, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, called ICE on the hosts after they unveiled a glitzy new White House ballroom.
The scene poked fun at Trump’s real estate roots and immigration rhetoric, blending absurd humor with pointed political commentary. Teller’s performance as an overly enthusiastic designer pitching “gold-plated democracy” left audiences in stitches.
Public reaction was immediate and divided. Fans praised the skit’s sharp satire and Teller’s comedic timing, calling it one of SNL’s boldest political moments this season. Supporters of the former president, however, labeled it “mean-spirited” and “out of touch,” accusing the show of recycling anti-Trump humor.
Social media lit up with memes of Trump shouting “Call ICE!” as the Property Brothers fled the ballroom, while others applauded SNL for keeping political parody alive amid an increasingly tense election atmosphere. The skit quickly trended on X and YouTube, drawing millions of views overnight.
The sketch highlights SNL’s continued influence in shaping pop culture’s political conversation. As the 2026 campaign season nears, the show appears eager to reclaim its reputation for fearless satire.
Analysts note that the blending of celebrity cameos with political humor has long been SNL’s formula for viral success. Whether the real Donald Trump comments on the skit remains to be seen but if history is any guide, the parody might just inspire another late-night Truth Social post.
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