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"Saturday Night Live" returned with cast member James Austin Johnson debuting in the cold open as the show's new Joe Biden, as "SNL" skewered the president's attempts to see his agenda fulfilled amid divisions among Democrats.

Of note: Johnson was known for his impersonations of former President Trump before he joined "SNL."

"SNL" spoofs Dems' divisions as James Austin Johnson debuts as Biden

Johnson was known for his impersonations of former President Trump before he joined "SNL."

 A screenshot of James Austin Johnson as President Biden on “Saturday Night Live.” 

A screenshot of James Austin Johnson as President Biden on “Saturday Night Live.” Photo: NBC

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President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

"SNL" spoofs Dems' divisions as James Austin Johnson debuts as Biden

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