Nikki Haley made a surprise appearance on SNL as herself, poking fun at Donald Trump and attempting to make herself look good. She confronted Trump about not debating her, referenced his mental competency, and made a jab about his legal fees. The sketch also referenced her past flub regarding the main cause of the Civil War. The appearance received backlash and provided an opportunity for Haley to raise points about Trump's cognitive decline and his refusal to debate her.