Even ‘SNL’ Trump Doubts He’s Getting Into Heaven
James Austin Johnson’s Trump blamed one infamous figure for nixing his chances at the pearly gates.
Saturday Night Live‘s Donald Trump made a surprise appearance in an early sketch that centered around male Gen Z podcasters. Played once again by cast member James Austin Johnson, Trump asked the boys about his afterlife prospects.
“Do you think I’m getting into heaven?” Trump asked the boys, one of whom was played by host/musical guest Sabrina Carpenter.
When the boys seemed confused, Trump clarified, “Do I fit the criteria in terms of Christian and with regard to St. Peter and pearly gates?”
James Austin Johnson’s Trump seeks spiritual solace from Gen Z podcasters on “SNL.”
NBC
When the boys hesitated to answer, Trump answered for them: “Probably not, right?” He quickly added, “Epstein.”
The sketch referenced the real-life Trump’s public musings about whether it’s too late for him to get into heaven.
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In an interview Sunday, Trump admitted, “I don’t think there’s anything [that’s] going to get me in heaven. OK? I think I’m not maybe heaven-bound.”
Trump also talked about his Friday commutation of disgraced former congressman George Santos. Santos pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud in April 2025 and was sentenced to 87 months in prison, but Trump commuted his sentence with only three months served.
“You know who I do like is George Santos,” Trump told the confused podcasters, unprompted.
Trump continued about Santos, “He’s weird. He’s a liar. I think he’s great. We don’t know anything about him. He’s one of my favorite people.”
Actor John Cusack (C) attends a rally during the “No Kings” national day of protest in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2025.
Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images
Trump also acknowledged the “No Kings” protests taking place around the country on Saturday, although he didn’t seem to understand what they were protesting.
“You know, the people are marching because they’re happy he’s free,” Trump said.
Mispronouncing the “Yass King” meme, Trump asserted that the protesters were supporting Santos: “It’s a ‘Yes King!’ march. They’re saying, ‘Yes King!’”
Trump’s appearance in this sketch came as a surprise because he usually features in the show’s cold opens. For this episode, SNL opened the show with a non-political sketch about Domingo, saving Trump for the first sketch post-monologue.
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