Trump Brags About Canceling Flights and SNAP Benefits on ‘SNL’: ‘How Will I Afford My Thanksgiving Turkey? Your Family’s Not Coming Because All the Planes Are Gone’

Saturday Night Live” got straight to President Trump in its cold open for this week’s episode, with James Austin Johnson’s commander-in-chief bragging from the Oval Office about the ongoing government shutdown, which has dragged on since Oct. 1.

“The Supreme Court said we could stop feeding poor people. You can clap for that. SNAP!” Trump said. “For those of you who can afford food — no, you can’t. I promised grocery prices would plummet and they did. They plummeted straight up. People are saying, ‘But sir, how will I afford my Thanksgiving turkey for my family?

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