Summary
The season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" featured skits poking fun at President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The episode also included Bad Bunny as a guest host, who addressed criticism over his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. The "SNL" episode combined humor with commentary on political and cultural developments.
Key Facts
- "Saturday Night Live" began its 51st season with a skit focusing on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent comments.
- In the skit, comedian Colin Jost portrayed Hegseth, making fun of his statements about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- James Austin Johnson played President Trump and joked about keeping an eye on "SNL" to ensure they weren't too harsh on him.
- Trump has previously criticized "SNL" and suggested federal agencies look into the show's treatment of him.
- Bad Bunny, a well-known musician, hosted the show and addressed backlash about his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.
- He expressed pride in representing Latinos and highlighted the community's contributions to the United States.
- Bad Bunny chose not to include the U.S. in his world tour due to concerns about possible immigration raids.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned ICE presence at the upcoming Super Bowl in an interview.
