SNL Devitalizes Trump Over NFT Trading Cards: 'Feels Like A Fraud - And Also In Lots Of Means It Is' - The Independent

SNL Devitalizes Trump Over NFT Trading Cards: ‘Feels Like A Fraud – And Also In Lots Of Means It Is’ – The Independent

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Donald Trump has actually once more located himself at the centre of Saturday Night Live’s ruthless mockery – this moment over his $99 electronic trading cards.

In its chilly open on 17 December, the NBC program baked Mr Trump’s “significant statement” days previously. While several had actually guessed that the statement would certainly be connected to his 2024 project – such as the disclose of a running friend – it became much less impressive: NFT trading cards depicting Mr Trump as a superhero.

SNL’s James Austin Johnson looked like Mr Trump with a Christmas statement in protection of the advertising plan.

” Seems like a whole lot, appears like a rip-off– and also in lots of means it is,” Mr Johnson stated. “But we enjoy the Trump cards. We simply enjoy them. You can additionally obtain them absolutely free by simply browsing the web and also considering them, possibly, I do not recognize. Possibly taking a screenshot, however we would actually like it if you sent out the $99”

Referencing the Mar-a-Lago raid previously this year throughout which classified records were located, Mr Johnson stated those that purchased the cards can win an “special enigma reward” selected from a box noted “categorized”.

Donald Trump Jr, played by Mikey Day, after that took the phase to claim that the trading cards were a “completely legitimate item”.

” These cards are superb and also a swipe,” he stated.

Weekend Update host Colin Jo