Lin-Manuel Miranda was a surprise guest on this week's episode of "Saturday Night Live," appearing as Alexander Hamilton in a sketch about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The "Hamilton" star had barely begun a rap about the founding of America before he was interrupted by James Austin Johnson's Donald Trump.

The Founding Fathers – joined by Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton – tried to raise a glass to freedom on “Saturday Night Live,” but were interrupted by James Austin Johnson as President Donald Trump.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda broke character during a hilarious Saturday Night Live (SNL) Donald Trump skit.

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his role as the founding father in “Hamilton” for the “Saturday Night Live” cold open this weekend, which mocked Trump’s second presidential inauguration. The skit began with Miranda’s Hamilton joining a group of colonial characters and rapping about America.

The skit featured the country's founders, including Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton, appearing as Alexander Hamilton in a Broadway cameo.

Tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open had a very special surprise in store for viewers as Lin-Manuel Miranda popped up onscreen behind the “SNL” cast who were dressed in 1700s attire in a scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Last night’s Saturday Night Live cold open featured an unexpected cameo when Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the cast during a skit set at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The cast, dressed in 1700s attire, recreated the historic moment with a twist: Miranda, donning his iconic Hamilton costume, appeared onstage to thunderous applause.

Alexander Hamilton made his way onto this week’s Saturday Night Live cold open, courtesy of the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilton Broadway star reprised his singing role for a sketch about the Founding Fathers, which was going as planned until Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) interrupted.

Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his role of Alexander Hamilton in the latest "SNL" cold open, which brought him face-to-face with President Trump. The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

Live" started with a few historical surprises in its Jan. 25 episode, including a "Hamilton" reprise and "King" Donald Trump. The cold open began with a trip back in time to the signing of the Declaration of Independence,

“Saturday Night Live” started with a few historical surprises in its Jan. 25 episode, including a “Hamilton” reprise and “King” Donald ... from Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton.