US comedian Austin Nasso set the internet abuzz with his raucous impersonation of President-elect Donald Trump during an imaginary visit to India. Nasso posted the video to Instagram on Nov. 2, which showcases the comedian’s uncanny ability to mimic Trump-specific mannerisms and speech patterns, garnering more than 30,000 likes and more than 460,000 views.

In the clip, Nasso laughs when he sees an autorickshaw in India, which he calls “so small, like Lego.” He continues his sense of comedy by admiring the country’s cuisine and cities with futuristic names such as ‘Hi-Tech City’, which he calls ‘Incredible’. One particularly memorable moment occurs at Bengaluru’s Lal Bagh Botanical Garden; here he enthusiastically describes the local flora and jokes about pigeons: “Pigeons, quite frankly, have been abandoned by society.” They are the stray dogs of the sky.”

Viewers praised Nasso’s performance for his comedic timing and accuracy of his imitations, which earned him critical acclaim. This admiration is clearly seen in the comments made on the video; “The only time I find Trump cute is when Austin is imitating him,” one user writes. Some asked for more from Nasso, saying he knew how to entertain crowds across many cultures.

In the midst of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, Nasso’s viral video offers a humorous look at the political rhetoric surrounding the event. People like comedians have a way of taking cultural commentary and satire and making it entertaining while also getting people to ponder the antics of political figures in a light-hearted way.

Nasso’s video is a must-watch for political comedy fans; With engaging content and relatable humor, laughter is a great way to bridge cultural differences.