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'SNL' Mocks Pete Hegseth and ‘Sleeping’ Donald Trump—’Kill Everybody’

'SNL' Mocks Pete Hegseth and ‘Sleeping’ Donald Trump—’Kill Everybody’

Summary

The article describes a comedic sketch from Saturday Night Live (SNL) that satirizes the U.S. government's military actions against alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The sketch features actors portraying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump, highlighting issues such as military decisions and the president's behavior. The skit critiques recent U.S. military actions and questions about President Trump's alertness during meetings.

Key Facts

  • Saturday Night Live (SNL) presented a comedy sketch involving actor Colin Jost as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
  • The sketch mocked U.S. military actions against drug boats near Venezuela.
  • Actor James Austin Johnson played President Donald Trump, sleeping during the skit.
  • The sketch comments on recent U.S. military strikes and President Trump’s perceived alertness.
  • U.S. airstrikes targeting Venezuelan drug boats have faced criticism and legal questions.
  • White House confirms a second U.S. strike, stating Admiral Frank Bradley authorized it.
  • Former officials argue the strikes could be crimes against humanity, given the civilian nature of the targets.
  • President Trump has been noticed dozing off during meetings, sparking commentary about his age and alertness.

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