Weekend Update: Trump Selling $60 Bibles, Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses - SNL
Summary
TLDRIn this satirical news update, four presidents visit New York City, with three attending a fundraiser and one selling a unique edition of the Bible partnered with Donald Trump. The script humorously covers various topics, including a Democratic fundraiser with celebrities, the collapse of a bridge, social media regulations in Florida, and the CEO of Boeing stepping down amidst safety issues.
Takeaways
- 🤣 Four presidents visited New York City simultaneously, with three attending a joint fundraiser at Radio City and one selling Bibles door-to-door.
- 📖 Donald Trump partnered with country music star Lee Greenwood to sell a $60 edition of the Bible, which includes the Constitution and lyrics to 'God Bless the USA'.
- 🔄 Trump's version of the Bible ends with Jesus' disciples storming Jerusalem to overturn the results of the crucifixion.
- 📹 Trump promoted the Bible edition in a video, urging his followers to purchase it.
- 🎤 Over 5,000 people attended a Democratic fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall featuring celebrities such as Barack Obama, Steven Colbert, and Lizzo.
- 🌉 The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship carrying Boeing airplanes.
- 🌉 President Biden visited the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse, drawing a parallel to his current disconnect with the Black communities.
- 🚨 Donald Trump shared a video of a truck with an image of President Biden tied up with a rope on the back.
- 🏛️ NBC News severed ties with Ronna McDaniel following protests from network hosts over her hiring.
- 📜 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning social media accounts for younger teenagers, while older teens can keep their accounts.
Q & A
Who are the hosts of 'Weekend Update' mentioned in the transcript?
-The hosts of 'Weekend Update' mentioned in the transcript are Colin Jost and Michael Che.
How many presidents visited New York City simultaneously as mentioned in the script?
-Four presidents visited New York City at the same time.
What was the purpose of three of the presidents' visit to New York City?
-Three of the presidents visited New York City to do a joint fundraiser at Radio City.
What product is Donald Trump selling in partnership with Lee Greenwood?
-Donald Trump is selling a $60 edition of the Bible in partnership with country music star Lee Greenwood.
What additional content does Trump's version of the Bible include?
-Trump's version of the Bible includes the Constitution, the lyrics to Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA', and presumably God's letter of resignation.
How does the transcript describe the ending of Trump's version of the Bible?
-The transcript humorously suggests that Trump's version of the Bible ends with Jesus' disciples storming Jerusalem to overturn the results of the crucifixion.
What event did more than 5,000 people attend at Radio City Music Hall?
-More than 5,000 people attended a Democratic fund raiser at Radio City Music Hall.
Which bridge collapse is mentioned in the transcript, and what caused it?
-The transcript mentions the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was caused by a cargo ship carrying Boeing airplanes.
Why did President Biden say he would visit the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse?
-President Biden said he would visit the site because, like that bridge, he is no longer connecting with the Black communities.
What controversial item was seen on a truck in Long Island as mentioned in the transcript?
-A controversial item seen on a truck in Long Island was a picture of President Biden tied up with a rope on the back of the truck.
What is the new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding social media accounts?
-Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will ban social media accounts for younger teenagers, while older teenagers can keep their accounts.
Outlines
🎤 Weekend Update Introduction and Presidential Visits
The script begins with the announcer introducing the 'Weekend Update' segment, hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che. They discuss a significant event where four presidents visited New York City on the same day, with three attending a joint fundraiser at Radio City and one engaging in a humorous activity of selling bibles door-to-door. The segment sets a comedic tone for the rest of the show.
📖 Trump's Special Edition Bible and Democratic Fundraiser
The paragraph discusses former President Donald Trump's partnership with country music star Lee Greenwood to sell a $60 special edition bible that includes the Constitution and lyrics to 'God Bless the USA'. The humorous highlight is the mention of God's letter of resignation and the altered ending of the bible in Trump's version. The summary also covers a Democratic fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, attended by over 5,000 people and featuring celebrities like Barack Obama, Steven Colbert, and Lizzo.
🌉 Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge and Biden's Connection
This paragraph covers the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by a cargo ship carrying Boeing airplanes. President Biden's plan to visit the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse is mentioned, with a satirical comment on his waning connection with the Black communities, drawing a parallel with the bridge's situation.
🚚 Biden Tied Up with a Rope and NBC News' Decision
The segment discusses a controversial video shared by Donald Trump showing a truck with an image of President Biden tied up with a rope, followed by a joke about the implications of such an image on traffic stops. Additionally, NBC News' decision to cut ties with Ronna McDaniel is mentioned, with a humorous take on her name being mistaken for a drag version of a fast-food mascot.
📜 Florida's Social Media Law and Ohtani's Interpreter
The summary covers Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' signing of a bill banning social media accounts for younger teenagers, with a sarcastic remark about older teenagers keeping their accounts for posting sonograms. Additionally, the paragraph discusses a situation involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who had to fire his interpreter over a gambling allegation, and Ohtani's response, which is left untranslated and humorously ambiguous.
🚀 Boeing's CEO Resignation and Kamala Harris' Praise for Beyonce
This part of the script talks about the CEO of Boeing stepping down amidst the company's safety issues, with a humorous comment on his parting gesture involving nuts and bolts. The summary also includes Vice-President Kamala Harris' praise for Beyonce's new country album, with a playful error referring to the singer as 'Hooty' and a joke about the lack of support for the band Hootie & the Blowfish.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Weekend Update
💡New York City
💡Donald Trump
💡Fundraising
💡Infrastructure
💡Social Media
💡Political Satire
💡Celebrity Endorsements
💡Boeing
💡Kamala Harris
💡Sports and Scandals
Highlights
Four presidents visited New York City at the same time, with three attending a joint fundraiser and one selling Bibles door to door.
Donald Trump partnered with country music star Lee Greenwood to sell a $60 edition of the Bible that includes the Constitution and the lyrics to 'God Bless the USA'.
Trump's version of the Bible ends with Jesus' disciples storming Jerusalem to overturn the results of the crucifixion.
Over 5,000 people attended a Democratic fund raiser at Radio City Music Hall featuring celebrities like Barack Obama, Steven Colbert, and Lizzo.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship carrying Boeing airplanes.
President Biden said he would visit the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse, drawing a parallel to his current disconnect with the Black communities.
Donald Trump shared a video of a truck with a picture of President Biden tied up with a rope on the back, humorously suggesting it as a way to avoid getting pulled over by the police.
NBC News cut ties with Ronna McDaniel after protests from network hosts over her hiring, with the announcer expressing disappointment over the loss of a drag version of Ronald McDonald.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning social media accounts for younger teenagers, while older teenagers can keep their accounts for posting sonograms.
LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani fired his interpreter over a gambling allegation, responding in Japanese without a translation provided.
The CEO of Boeing announced his resignation due to the company's ongoing safety issues, leaving behind nuts and bolts as a symbolic gesture of good luck for his successor.
Vice-President Kamala Harris praised Beyoncé for her new country album, humorously suggesting that she reclaimed country music's block roots, mistakenly referring to Hootie & the Blowfish as 'Hootty'.
The Weekend Update show is hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, who provide satirical commentary on current events.
The show humorously addresses political and social issues, often with a focus on American politics and culture.
The transcript showcases a blend of satire and current events, providing a unique perspective on news stories.
The Weekend Update format includes a mix of serious news topics and comedic takes, aiming to entertain while also informing viewers.
The show's comedic approach to news highlights the absurdity and irony in current events, offering a fresh outlook for viewers.
Transcripts
>> Announcer: IT'S "WEEKEND
UPDATE" WITH COLIN JOST AND
MICHAEL CHE.
[ CHEERS AND APPLAUSE ]
>>> THANK YOU.
GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE.
>> WELCOME TO "WEEKEND UPDATE."
I'M MICHAEL CHE.
>> I'M COLIN JOST.
WELL, FOUR PRESIDENTS VISITED
NEW YORK CITY AT THE SAME TIME
ON THURSDAY.
THREE TO DO A JOINT FUND RAISER
AT RADIO CITY, AND ONE SELLING
BIBLES DOOR TO DOOR.
DONALD TRUMP HAS PARTNERED WITH
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR LEE GREENWOOD
TO SELL A $60 EDITION OF THE
BIBLE THAT ALSO INCLUDES THE
CONSTITUTION, THE LYRICS TO
GREENWOOD'S GOD BLESS THE USA
AND I ASSUME GOD'S LETTER OF
RESIGNATION.
THIS BIBLE IS MOSTLY THE SAME,
BUT TRUMP'S VERSION ENDS WITH
JESUS' DISCIPLES STORMING
JERUSALEM TO OVERTURN THE
RESULTS OF THE CRUCIFIXION.
TRUMP ALSO POSTED THIS VIDEO
URGING HIS FOLLOWERS TO BUY IT.
>> ALL AMERICANS NEED A BIBLE IN
THEIR HOME, AND I HAVE MANY.
>> MANY.
I ACTUALLY BELIEVE HE HAS MANY
BIBLES.
I'M SURE HE'S BEEN SENT
THOUSANDS OF BIBLES WITH A NOTE
THAT SAYS, PLEASE READ THIS.
>> MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE
ATTENDED A DEMOCRATIC FUND
RAISER AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
FEATURING BIG NAME CELEBRITIES
LIKE BARACK OBAMA, STEVEN
COLBERT, AND LIZZO.
>> FRANCIS KEY SCOTT BRIDGE
COLLAPSED AFTER IT WAS STRUCK BY
A CARGO SHIP THAT WAS
CARRYING -- YOU WON'T BELIEVE
IT -- BOEING AIRPLANES.
>> PRESIDENT BIDEN SAID ON
FRIDAY THAT HE WOULD VISIT THE
SITE OF THE BALTIMORE BRIDGE
COLLAPSE, BECAUSE LIKE THAT
BRIDGE, BIDEN IS NO LONGER
CONNECTING WITH THE BLACK
COMMUNITIES.
>> WOW.
>> GOT TO READ THE POLLS, COLIN.
>> DONALD TRUMP SHARED A VIDEO
FRIDAY OF A TRUCK DRIVING IN
LONG ISLAND WITH A PICTURE ON
THE BACK OF PRESIDENT BIDEN TIED
UP WITH A ROPE.
AND I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHERE
TO GET ONE OF THOSE BECAUSE IF
YOU HAVE THAT ON THE BACK OF
YOUR CAR, YOU ARE NEVER GETTING
PULLED OVER BY A COP.
>> NBC NEWS CUT TIES WITH RONNA
McDANIEL AFTER MANY NETWORK
HOSTS PROTESTED HER HIRING.
I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED ONLY
BECAUSE I THOUGHT RONNA McDANIEL
WAS A DRAG VERSION OF RONALD
McDONALD.
>> FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON
DeSANTIS, SEEN HERE REMEMBERING
HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN,
SIGNED A BILL THAT WILL BAN
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR
YOUNGER TEENAGERS.
BUT FLORIDA'S OLDER TEENAGERS
CAN KEEP THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA
ACCOUNTS BECAUSE THEY NEED A
PLACE TO POST THEIR SONOGRAMS.
>> LA DODGERS STAR SHOHEI OHTANI
WAS FORCED TO FIRE HIS
INTERPRETER OVER A GAMBLING
ALLEGATION.
WHEN REACHED OUT FOR COMMENT,
OHTANI SAID SOMETHING IN
JAPANESE.
I DON'T KNOW.
NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT HE SAID.
>> THE CEO OF BOEING ANNOUNCED
HE'S STEPPING DOWN IN THE WAKE
OF THE COMPANY'S ONGOING SAFETY
ISSUES, AND ON HIS WAY OUT, HE
HELD UP A BUNCH OF NUTS AND
BOLTS AND SAID GOOD LUCK
FIGURING THIS OUT.
>> VICE-PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS
PRAISED BEYONCE FOR HER NEW
COUNTRY ALBUM SAYING SHE'S
RECLAIMED COUNTRY MUSIC'S BLOCK
ROOTS.
UM, I'M SORRY, HOOTTY!
NO LOVE FOR HOOTIE.
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