Summary
A new season of Saturday Night Live (SNL) began, featuring a skit that made fun of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's recent speech about military standards. The skit included jokes about military culture and also a guest appearance by a character playing President Donald Trump. The show is known for its political parodies.
Key Facts
- Saturday Night Live premiered its 51st season with a skit about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- Pete Hegseth recently gave a speech to military leaders in Quantico, Virginia, calling for an end to "woke" culture in the military.
- In his speech, Hegseth stated that the military would impose "highest" male standards for combat roles, potentially reducing the number of women in these roles.
- Hegseth's remarks were supported by some like Joe Rogan but criticized by some female veterans.
- The SNL skit included jokes about military culture and a character playing President Donald Trump.
- The skit referenced Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s past suspension due to comments made about a conservative activist.
