SNL's Kristi Noem And Pete Hegseth Parody, Reactions:
"There's nothing better in these times to watch than Jost's secretary of incompetence."
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SNL Sketch Mocks Noem and Hegseth’s Political RolesOn March 7, SNL’s cold open featured Colin Jost as a wild Pete Hegseth, reflecting recent political shifts and controversies.
Key FactsMar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- SNL portrayed Pete Hegseth as a reckless frat boy in the March 7 episode hosted by Ryan Gosling.
- The sketch satirized the Department of War and Trump administration's handling of attacks on Iran.
- Kristi Noem was introduced as being replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31.
- Noem's upcoming role as a special envoy for the 'Shield of the Americas' was humorously presented.
I just want to make it clear that I didn’t get fired, I self-deported.— Kristi Noem, in a Saturday Night Live cold open, during a satirical press conference about the Iran war, following her removal as DHS secretary.
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SNL's Kristi Noem And Pete Hegseth Parody, Reactions: "There's nothing better in these times to watch than Jost's secretary of incompetence."
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‘SNL’ Cold Open Has Pete Hegseth Call Iran Conflict a “Situationship” as Colin Jost Spoofs Press Conference
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