Katie Miller Condemns SNL Roast of Elon Musk
A Saturday Night Live sketch mocking Elon Musk drew a sharp response from Katie Miller, whose husband Stephen Miller is set to lead the White House staff. On November 8, she called the show’s approach to comedy and satire deficient and described the sketch as a political attack presented as humor.
During Weekend Update, cast member Jeremy Culhane portrayed Musk asking his AI chatbot Grok to roast him. The chatbot’s insults included a joke suggesting that if Musk had 100 more children, one might speak to him. Katie Miller defended Musk as a devoted father who makes time for his children and said they adore him.
The episode also featured Sen.-elect James Talarico, a Texas Democrat who defeated Trump-backed Ken Paxton. In a scene with an actor playing President Donald Trump, Talarico proposed working together to improve life for everyday Americans. Trump supporter Ryan Fournier and conservative commentator Eric Daugherty argued on X that Talarico would ultimately side with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on consequential votes. Fournier also called for Texas to return to Republican control in 2028.
Miller’s criticism drew mocking replies from both a liberal political media figure and conservative magazine editor John Podhoretz. Her husband took on the chief of staff role during the week ending November 8, following Susie Wiles’ departure amid Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Musk’s Allies Attack SNL After It Mocks His Parenting
A joke about Elon Musk’s children on Saturday Night Live prompted Katie Miller to defend the billionaire and accuse the show of dressing a political attack as comedy. Her reaction puts a powerful ally’s objection to satire at the center of an episode that also featured a newly elected Texas Democrat.
During Weekend Update, Jeremy Culhane portrayed Musk asking Grok to roast him. The chatbot’s routine included a line suggesting that if Musk had 100 more children, one might talk to him. Miller responded on November 8 by praising Musk as a devoted father who prioritizes time with his children and saying they adore him.
The episode also featured Sen.-elect James Talarico, who defeated Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Talarico appeared with an actor playing Donald Trump and proposed working together to improve life for ordinary Americans. Trump supporters Ryan Fournier and Eric Daugherty rejected the overture, arguing Talarico would side with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on key votes.
Miller’s criticism was mocked by a liberal political media figure and conservative editor John Podhoretz. Her husband, Stephen Miller, took up the White House’s top staff post during the week ending November 8, following Susie Wiles’ departure amid Republican midterm losses. The episode’s jokes and political cameos drew objections from conservatives, while Miller’s defense gave the criticism a prominent voice.
SNL’s Musk Roast Crosses a Line, Katie Miller Says
Saturday Night Live’s joke about Elon Musk’s children was not just a roast of a billionaire, Katie Miller argued: it dragged his family into political comedy. Her defense of Musk on November 8 challenged a show that also used its post-election episode to deliver political messaging.
During Weekend Update, Jeremy Culhane played Musk asking Grok for a roast. The chatbot joked that if Musk had 100 more children, one might talk to him. Miller said Musk prioritizes time with his children and that they adore him, condemning the joke as a cheap shot rather than effective satire.
The episode also gave Sen.-elect James Talarico, a Democrat who defeated Trump-backed Ken Paxton, a scene with an actor playing President Donald Trump. Talarico suggested they work together for everyday Americans. Trump supporters Ryan Fournier and Eric Daugherty warned that Talarico would side with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on consequential votes, despite the friendly television exchange.
Miller’s complaint was mocked by a liberal political media figure and conservative magazine editor John Podhoretz. Her husband, Stephen Miller, assumed the chief of staff position during the week ending November 8, following Susie Wiles’ departure amid Republican midterm losses. The episode’s political framing and family-directed humor have become part of the argument over whether the show is offering satire or partisan messaging.
Reported by The Daily Beast, Raw Story.
