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.

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.

Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to his role as Alexander Hamilton for the Saturday Night Live cold open, as he and other founding fathers have their democracy celebration stopped by a gloating Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) returned to office.

Tonight's episode of "Saturday Night Live" started with a few surprises: First, a trip back in time to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and, second, a cameo appearance from Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton.