Wed Jan 29 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Lin-Manuel Miranda & Timothée Chalamet Reign Supreme on SNL
**New York, NY** – This weekend’s *Saturday Night Live* saw Timothée Chalamet take on double duty as both host and musical guest, but it was a surprise cameo by Lin-Manuel Miranda that stole the show. The opening sketch, initially appearing to be a historical depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, took an unexpected turn.
Miranda, dressed as Alexander Hamilton, delivered a powerful rap about American freedom and equality, only to be interrupted by James Austin Johnson’s recurring Donald Trump character. Trump, in a satirical twist, declared himself in his “king era,” mocking diversity initiatives and lamenting the lack of “mostly white people” workplaces. The sketch highlighted a sharp contrast between the ideals of the Founding Fathers and contemporary political discourse. The unexpected comedic juxtaposition left audiences talking.
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