"The show, hosted by Bad Bunny, began with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, dressing down US military leaders over their appearance, referencing a speech Hegseth made this past week. 'This is serious,' an impassioned Jost said. 'We are facing the greatest threat to freedom and democracy the world has ever known.' 'Late-night TV,' James Austin Johnson, returning in the role of President Donald Trump, interrupted."
"It's been a tense period for the late-night world, after 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was temporarily suspended over comments the host made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, played by Mikey Day, then danced across the stage to the tune of Rockwell's 'Somebody's Watching Me,' reminding Trump that it was Brendan, not Brandon. 'It's crazy you'd think I'd care,' Johnson's Trump said. Johnson's Trump ended the cold open with a warning to the audience: 'Remember, daddy's watching.'"
Saturday Night Live returned for its 51st season with a cold open that satirized the Trump administration and referenced recent pressure on late-night television. Bad Bunny hosted the episode. Colin Jost portrayed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth scolding military leaders over their appearance and declaring a grave threat to freedom and democracy. James Austin Johnson returned as President Donald Trump, warning that he would watch SNL and threatening an FCC 'attack dog.' Mikey Day portrayed FCC Chair Brendan Carr, dancing to 'Somebody's Watching Me' and correcting a name mix-up. The sketch referenced Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s temporary suspension and concerns that late-night shows might soften critiques, yet the sketch maintained pointed satire.
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