SNL Cold Open Mocks Trump Officials Texting War Plans, Morgan Wallen Walks Off Stage

In a recent episode of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), the show opened with a satirical take on former President Donald Trump's officials, humorously depicting them texting war plans in a high school girl's group chat. The sketch, which highlighted the absurdity of the situation, drew laughs and sparked discussions about the handling of sensitive information.

Adding to the night's drama, country singer Morgan Wallen unexpectedly walked off the SNL stage before the show's end. Wallen, who was set to perform, left abruptly but returned later to sing 'God's Country.' His departure and return were captured by audience members and later reported by various news outlets, adding a layer of intrigue to the evening's events.

The New York Times covered the SNL episode, focusing on the cold open and its implications on national security humor. Meanwhile, Fox News and People magazine reported on Wallen's walk-off, offering insights into his sudden exit and subsequent return to the stage.

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New episodes of Saturday Night Live Season 50 air live on Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and Peacock.

Why was Morgan Wallen on SNL?

The country singer returned to the late-night sketch comedy show as the musical act for the first time in five years to promote his upcoming album, 'I'm the Problem.'

When was Morgan Wallen on Saturday Night Live?

The singer, 31, appeared as the musical guest on the March 29 episode of the late-night comedy sketch series, which saw Mikey Madison make her hosting debut weeks after she won the Best Actress award for her role in Anora at the 2025 Oscars.

When is Saturday Night Live on?

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