The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” kicked off with a bang as the writing team tackled President Trump’s early morning attack on Iran. In the Feb. 28 cold open, Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, held a press conference to address the military action.
Trump, in his typical fashion, boasted about being a FIFA Peace Prize winner and a Nobel Peace Prize taker. He made light of the situation by joking about being “bored of peace” and emphasized the urgency of taking action against Iran’s alleged nuclear weapon development.
The sketch also featured Colin Jost as Trump’s secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, who humorously admitted to not knowing what he was doing in his role. The satire provided a humorous take on the serious subject of military intervention.
The host of the show, Connor Storrie, was joined by musical guest Mumford & Sons. The monologue was interrupted by USA men’s and women’s hockey stars, adding to the comedic chaos of the episode. Hudson Williams, Storrie’s co-star on “Heated Rivalry,” also made an appearance in a sketch about ice skating.
Overall, the episode was filled with laughs and clever commentary on current events. Watch the cold open below for a dose of political satire and entertainment.
