The Founding Fathers made a hilarious appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, with Lin-Manuel Miranda stepping back into the shoes of Alexander Hamilton. The iconic Hamilton creator joined the cast for the show’s cold open, rapping about liberty and equality as the group signed the Declaration of Independence. But the moment took a sharp turn when James Austin Johnson, playing Donald Trump, barged in with his signature comedic flair.

Miranda delivered his lines with the same energy that made Hamilton a global sensation. “In America, we’re all created equal. America, not England. We’re doing the sequel. And we will have leaders, but know one thing: In America, we will never have a king,” he rapped. Johnson’s Trump, however, had other ideas, quipping, “Never say never,” before diving into a series of jokes poking fun at the former president’s recent controversies.

From mocking Melania Trump’s Inauguration Day hat to taking jabs at Elon Musk and Trump’s executive orders, Johnson’s impression kept the laughs coming. At one point, he even referred to Miranda as “Lin-Manuel Miranda Cosgrove,” a nod to the iCarly star, which nearly broke Miranda’s composure.

The cast, including Miranda, remained frozen as Johnson’s Trump dominated the scene, adding to the absurdity of the moment. Host Timothée Chalamet also made appearances throughout the episode, doubling as the musical guest.

This SNL cold open was a perfect blend of history, humor, and Miranda’s undeniable star power, reminding us why the show remains a late-night favorite.