In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump shook things up in the latest Saturday Night Live cold open by introducing Hannibal Lecter as a potential running mate. The SNL skit featured a wide-eyed Michael Longfellow as Lecter, being rolled into the scene on a dolly while masked and straitjacketed. Trump praised the fictional serial killer, stating that he would ‘really scare everybody at the border’. Trump’s amusing quest for a vice president included other candidates like Senator Tim Scott and Governor Kristi Noem, but it was Lecter who stole the spotlight. Trump even mentioned that his final decision might hinge on the outcome of a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Regarding his upcoming trial, Trump insisted he would love to testify but cited ‘fear’ as the reason for avoiding it. This unconventional cold open left viewers both amused and puzzled by Trump’s bizarre choices.
Donald Trump Casts Hannibal Lecter as Potential VP in SNL Cold Open
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