SNL Parodies Upcoming White House Bourbon Summit

After Democrats were delivered a resounding defeat this midterm election season, President Barack Obama asked the next Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to the White House to hash out their differences over bourbonโ€”a meeting that is still in the planning stages.ย  Suggested Reading The Root 100 – 2023 CloudSearch Test The Root 100 –…

After Democrats were delivered a resounding defeat this midterm election season, President Barack Obama asked the next Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to the White House to hash out their differences over bourbonโ€”a meeting that is still in the planning stages.ย 

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The offer sparked speculation across the Internet about the potential outcome of the meeting. Last nightย Saturday Night Live answered the call, offering a parody of just how things could turn out.

SNL regular Jay Pharoah played the president, while Taran Killam played the senator from Kentucky during an evening that involved lots of bourbon, Doritos, pizza, a scolding by first lady Michelle Obama and a prank call to Hillary Clinton.

Actor Woody Harrelson served as guest host, and Kendrick Lamar was the musical guest.

Watch the video here:

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