SNL's Cold Open mocks Trump's third term in chaotic barroom satire
Saturday Night Live’s latest Cold Open took aim at political figures in a barroom setting. Colin Jost played Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, while Matt Damon returned as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The sketch also featured Aziz Ansari as former Trump official Kash Patel, joining the pair for a chaotic discussion. The scene began with Hegseth and Kavanaugh bonding over their achievements since taking office. Hegseth bragged about his influence, while Kavanaugh raised concerns about the 'male loneliness epidemic'. The mood then shifted as Patel arrived, turning the conversation from melancholic to more aggressive.
Hegseth complained that no one in the Trump administration could keep up with his drinking. He also admitted to worrying about losing his sense of purpose if tensions with Iran ever eased. The trio soon turned their attention to the idea of a potential third term for Donald Trump. By the end of the sketch, the three were openly floating the possibility of Trump returning to power. Their increasingly unhinged discussion capped off the segment, blending satire with political commentary.
The SNL sketch ended with the trio enthusiastically endorsing the idea of Trump’s third term. The performance mixed humour with sharp observations about political loyalty and ambition. The Cold Open once again used exaggerated portrayals to reflect current political debates.
