The composer, lyricist, and actor of Puerto Rican origin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, once again brought Alexander Hamilton to life during his appearance on the comedy show aired on National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Saturday Night Live (SNL).
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Miranda showed up while the "Founding Fathers" were arguing among themselves during the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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"I say that our lives don't matter if we lose them for freedom. What matters is the nation we build! Because in the United States all men are created equal! In the United States... We will never have a king!," Miranda said as part of his monologue.
However, his surprise appearance was quickly interrupted by James Austin Johnson, who portrays the businessman and forty-seventh president of the United States, Donald Trump. While "Trump" was addressing the nation, the actors, who were dressed in 1700s attire, stood frozen.
"Never say never! I am in my king era," Johnson asserted. "Just like my Founding Fathers, I am also creating a new country," he elaborated.
The comedy lasted about six minutes.
"Trump" made comments about the people who attended the inauguration, his views on gender, and inflation.
"Look at Lin. He was deceived into coming here and now he's frozen here. Now I'm back at the White House. Everything returned to how it was before," added "Trump."
The Puerto Rican was a protagonist in the musical "Hamilton", which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The play also portrays the lives of other key figures of the American Revolution, such as Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and George Washington.
"Hamilton" premiered in 2015.
Miranda is also known for his work on the musical "In the Heights", which celebrated life in the Latino neighborhoods of New York. In addition to his theater career, he has been involved in movies, television shows, and has worked as a composer for soundtracks, such as in the movie "Moana" (2016), for which he wrote several songs.
Furthermore, Miranda has been an advocate for political and social activism, especially regarding the rights of Latinos.
SNL allows participants to comment on current political, social, and cultural issues with a satirical focus.