‘SNL’ Cold Open: Jeffrey Epstein’s Ghost Gives ‘Dear Friend’ Trump Some Bad News
The season finale of Saturday Night Live featured Will Ferrell as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein, who visited Donald Trump in a dream. During their encounter, Epstein reminded Trump that they would always be linked, regardless of his attempts to distract the public. The skit included humorous elements about Trump's approval ratings and future predictions for his former administration members.
- ▪Will Ferrell portrayed Jeffrey Epstein's ghost in the SNL season finale.
- ▪Epstein told Trump they would always be associated with each other, despite his efforts to divert attention.
- ▪The skit included comedic references to Trump's low approval ratings and future events involving his administration.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 04:12:46 +0000 |
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