who plays trump on snl

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Donald Trump has been portrayed by several performers on Saturday Night Live (SNL) over the years. Notable actors who have played Trump include:

  • Phil Hartman (1988-1990)
  • Darrell Hammond (1999-2016), who portrayed him the longest during his time as a cast member
  • Jason Sudeikis (once in 2012)
  • Taran Killam (briefly)
  • Alec Baldwin (2016-2020), who played Trump in 46 recurring guest appearances and one hosting appearance during Trump's presidency
  • Shane Gillis (in a skit called "Trump Sneakers")
  • James Austin Johnson (from 2021 to present), who took over the role after Trump left the White House and continues to portray him on the show, including in the 2024-2025 season

Currently, James Austin Johnson is the main actor playing Donald Trump on SNL.