AceShowbiz - In an era where politics and economics are intertwined with the everyday struggles of young people, "Saturday Night Live" continues to be a cultural touchstone, providing relief through humor.

This past weekend's episode, hosted by Jon Hamm and featuring musical guest Lizzo, featured a timely and biting Easter-themed parody that merged the biblical story of Jesus cleansing the temple with the tumultuous effects of Donald Trump's tariffs on the global economy.

The cold open began with Mikey Day portraying Jesus Christ, who laments the hiking of prices by merchants in ancient times. Quickly, James Austin Johnson's impersonation of former President Donald Trump enters the picture and steals the spotlight.

With impeccable comedic timing, Johnson's Trump quips, "Hi, it's me, your favorite president, Donald Jesus Trump, comparing myself to the son of God once again. Many people are even calling me the Messiah for the mess I made out of the economy."

"SNL" cleverly paralleled Jesus' anger at the merchants with the contemporary frustrations over Trump's tariff policies, which have sent shockwaves through both the global market and American pocketbooks.

Johnson's Trump highlighted how tariffs resulted in fluctuating stock market trends, humorously noting, "The money's gone...The stock market did a Jesus. It died, then on the third day, it was risen. And then on the fourth day, it died again. Possibly, never to return, just like Jesus."

The satirical skit did not shy away from addressing the anxiety over retirement funds, with Johnson's Trump joking, "Jesus Christ is a name we've been saying a lot lately. We look at our 401(k) and say 'Jesus Christ, where did it all go?' "

Adding a touch of irony, the character pitched "Trump Bible," humorously poking fun at the increased prize of the book because it's now made in America.

The episode's commentary didn't end there. Later, Johnson returned to portray Trump in a sketch inspired by HBO's "The White Lotus," but with a twist - a commentary on economic collapse. Titled "The White Potus," the sketch saw Trump attempting to hide news of financial ruin from his family, drawing parallels to the series' narrative about hidden personal crises.

Lizzo's performance carried an anti-Trump message as well. She donned a black shirt emblazoned with the word "Tariffied" in red letters during her song "Still Bad."

As the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" gears up to conclude on May 17, the show continues to engage a young audience by marrying humor with socio-political commentary, ensuring that satire remains a vital means of processing and responding to the chaotic events of our times.