In a highly anticipated return to the Saturday Night Live stage, legendary comedian Chris Rock did not disappoint, serving up a side-splitting performance that had audiences laughing from start to finish. This marked Rock's first time hosting the iconic show since 2020, although he previously entertained viewers as a cast member from 1990 to 1993.

Rock wasted no time diving into a blend of political satire, aimed at both conservatives and fellow liberals. With a keen observational humor style, he opened his monologue referencing the chaos of current events. “There’s so much happening in the news right now. It’s like a never-ending circus! Kamala, Diddy, Jake Paul beating Mike Tyson—what is happening?!”

Turning his focus to former President Trump, Rock cleverly quipped, “A lot of folks say that Trump had a phenomenal year. He survived what they’re calling an assassination attempt, he clinched the presidency again, and even snagged ‘Time’ Man of the Year. Can you believe that?”

Then, the comedian expertly pivoted to mock the liberals who are seemingly panicking over Trump’s success, saying, “A lot of people are scared, like, ‘Oh, my God, he’s going to be so undignified!’ And by ‘a lot of people,’ I mean the nine New Yorkers who didn’t vote for him, alright?”

The audience erupted when Rock turned his attention to former President Bill Clinton, delivering a savage punchline that ruffled feathers across social media. “Let’s get real—this is not the most dignified gig in the world. We’ve had presidents show up at their inaugurations with pregnant slaves, and I’m just talking about Bill Clinton!” Ouch, indeed!

Further injecting his signature style into the night, Rock teased about Trump's potential plans for mass deportations, joking about collaboration with Elon Musk, “That’s right, Elon Musk, baby! He’s the wealthiest African American on the planet. You know, he and Trump could launch illegal immigrants into space on a rocket ship—they could call it ‘SpaceMex!’”

Rock didn’t shy away from touching on contentious topics, such as President Joe Biden’s controversial pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden. “Gotta hand it to Joe—he may not hustle like he used to, or talk as fast, but that middle finger of his still works just fine!” His closing remarks drew cheers and laughter from the audience.

While perhaps some conservatives might clutch their pearls at Rock's barbs, it’s clear that Saturday Night Live remains committed to challenging liberal figures, with Rock delivering some of the evening's sharpest jabs against them.

As America continues to navigate its complex political landscape, Chris Rock’s performance provided the perfect blend of laughter and reflection on the current climate, reminding us all that comedy remains one of the best tools for critique and conversation in a tumultuous time.

Don't miss out—catch Rock's full performance in the video below!