'SNL' host Don Cheadle makes fashion statement, dons Trump Soviet Union jersey
Don Cheadle, who took on hosting duties for this weekend's "Saturday Night Live," made a clear fashion statement about President Trump on the NBC sketch comedy show.
The "Black Monday" actor closed the night wearing a red-and-white Soviet Union jersey emblazoned "Trump" and the number "45" on the back.
"Big thanks to (musical guest) Gary Clark Jr., Mr. Alec Baldwin. Wow, what a week, what a week," said first-time host, who also played Spike Lee in an Oscar nominee edition of the game show "Family Feud," presided over by Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey. "You guys have been amazing, thank you."
Twitter took notice of the star's duds.
Thank you, @DonCheadle, @GaryClarkJr, and @ABFalecbaldwin! Goodnight! 🌙 #SNL pic.twitter.com/co8TBBQrdU
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) February 17, 2019
"Don Cheadle’s hockey jersey at the end of #SNL ..." @dmoody46 commented with several wide-eyed emojis.
Don Cheadle’s hockey jersey at the end of #SNL... 👀👀👀
— Dylan (@dmoody46) February 17, 2019
Another user documented their thought process:
"Why is Don Cheadle wearing a CCCP jerse- (he turns around) OHHHH I GET IT" @zmcadler tweeted.
Why is Don Cheadle wearing a CCCP jerse- (he turns around) OHHHH I GET IT #SNL pic.twitter.com/dsLHsbzAsh
— Zoe 💙💛 (@zmcadler) February 17, 2019
Some on the Twitterverse were tickled.
"OMG HE’S WEARING A TRUMP SOVIET UNION HOCKEY JERSEY I- (die)" @dukebaby401 shared, adding a giggling Shirley Temple GIF.
OMG HE’S WEARING A TRUMP SOVIET UNION HOCKEY JERSEY I- 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 #SNL @DonCheadle pic.twitter.com/CkBDikY9Sa
— Sanya (@dukebaby401) February 17, 2019
Another called the wardrobe choice "Legendary!"
"@DonCheadle wore a Soviet Union CCCP hockey jersey at the end of the #SNL tonight with #Trump on the back of it with number 45 for his presidency!" @dj_themes wrote. "Well done Donny!"
Haha Legendary! @DonCheadle wore a Soviet Union CCCP hockey jersey at the end of the #SNL tonight with #Trump on the back of it with number 45 for his presidency! Well done Donny! #DonCheadle #agentorange pic.twitter.com/OVhkSQwdXY
— Alex Peers (@dj_themes) February 17, 2019
Earlier in the evening, Cheadle also donned a shirt that read "PROTECT TRANS KIDS" while introducing Clark, a move that was celebrated.
"Thank you Don Cheadle for using your platform to help save lives," @allanbrocka expressed.
Thank you Don Cheadle for using your platform to help save lives. 🏳️🌈❤️#ProtectTransKids #SNL pic.twitter.com/XOGsr44h6N
— Q. Allan Brocka (@allanbrocka) February 17, 2019
"Your shirt fills my heart," @AmyMuller_ posted.
Thank you @DonCheadle Your shirt fills my heart. #SNL #protecttranskids 💙💗💙💗💙💗 pic.twitter.com/Xp4LwJIK19
— Anna Beaverhausen (@AmyMuller_) February 17, 2019
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