Mike Myers Takes Dig at Donald Trump on ‘SNL' With ‘Canada Is Not For Sale' Shirt
In his first 'Saturday Night Live' appearance in 10 years, Mike Myers made quite a splash at both the top and end of the show.
The actor appeared on stage with host Shane Gillis and musical guest Tate McRae as the credits rolled wearing a black T-shirt that read 'Canada is not for sale,' with a Canadian flag in the middle. Myers, who was born in Scarborough, Ontario, made sure to open his vest and show off the message on the t-shirt loud and clear, as Gillis said his thank yous.
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President Donald Trump has made multiple comments in recent months about wanting Canada to become the 51st state. In February, he doubled down during an interview on Fox News, saying that his conversations of annexing the country are 'a real thing.'
'I think Canada would be much better off being the 51st state because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada. And I'm not going to let that happen,' he said during the interview. 'Why are we paying $200 billion a year, essentially a subsidy to Canada?'
Meyers was part of the cold open of the March 1 show. In the sketch, which recreated Trump's Zelenskyy meeting, Myers portrayed Elon Musk, who stormed in mid-conversation with a chainsaw in his hand. He then asked the president, 'What are you doing in my office? You know, I'm the president now, right? I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Maybe not?'
The actor was a cast member on 'SNL' for six seasons from 1989 to 1995. While he hasn't appeared on a regular episode of 'Saturday Night Live' since 2014, he did pop up during last month's epic 'SNL50' special. He reprised his role as Linda Richman, a part he famously played in his 'Coffee Talk' sketches from 1991 to 1994.
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