Saturday Night Live’s Season 51 premiere featured skits mocking President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with musician Bad Bunny as the host.
Trump and Hegseth Targeted in Skits
The show began with a sketch portraying Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, mocking his recent speech to military leaders. Jost delivered a line about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, referencing Hegseth’s comments.
Later in the sketch, Trump, represented by James Austin Johnson, interrupted and warned SNL to be on their “best behavior.” He referenced past bruising on his hands, saying it was from aspirin and frequent handshakes.
Bad Bunny Addresses Super Bowl Backlash
Bad Bunny addressed criticisms he faced after being announced as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner. He expressed excitement about performing and acknowledged support from his fans, especially within the Latino community.
He added, “It’s an achievement for all of us,” emphasizing Latino contributions to the U.S. He also mentioned skipping U.S. concerts to avoid immigration issues.
Weekend Update and Government Shutdown
The show’s “Weekend Update” segment, hosted by Jost and Michael Che, included jokes about the government shutdown and jabs at New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The White House responded to inquiries about the shutdown, attributing delays in responses to Democrats.
