In the inaugural cold open of the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live,” Colin Jost took on the role of “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth. In a humorous critique, he commented, “Our military is gay as hell,” while also bemoaning its weight, stating, “It’s also never been fatter!” This satirical moment paralleled Jost’s real-life meeting with senior military officials that same week.
Trump’s Meta Remarks on SNL
In a comedic twist, James Austin Johnson, portraying former President Trump, interrupted the skit. He expressed his interest in monitoring “SNL” to ensure no overly harsh jokes were made about him. Johnson commented on the show’s rough start, mentioning the addition of 17 new cast members and the fact that the “Update” host was part of the cold open.
Jost and the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Johnson made a playful jab at Jost, suggesting he should be participating in the Riyadh Comedy Festival instead. Jost humorously replied that he hadn’t received an invitation to perform there.
FCC Mention and Correction
Trump then warned that if the show veered too far off course, they would hear from his “attack dog” at the FCC, Brendan Carr. Mikey Day made a comedic entrance, correcting Trump on the mispronunciation of Carr’s name. However, Trump dismissed the correction, asserting that it was not among his priorities.
Closing Remarks
Johnson concluded the segment with a memorable line, “Remember: Daddy’s watching,” reinforcing the comedic tone of the exchange. Since 2021, Johnson has been portraying Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” continuously bringing a unique perspective to the character.
- Show: Saturday Night Live
- Season: 51st
- Character Portrayed by Colin Jost: Pete Hegseth
- Trump’s Portrayer: James Austin Johnson
- FCC Representative: Brendan Carr
- Notable References: Riyadh Comedy Festival, “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell
