Trump Interrupts ‘SNL’ Cold Open to Threaten Show Not to ‘Do Anything Too Mean’ or He’ll Have FCC Attack: ‘Daddy’s Watching’
Key Takeaways
- Colin Jost opened SNL's 51st season by impersonating Pete Hegseth, making provocative statements about the military.
- James Austin Johnson appeared as Donald Trump, offering meta-commentary on SNL's recent cast changes.
- Trump directed personal jabs at Colin Jost, referencing the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
- Trump threatened SNL's broadcast integrity by mentioning FCC official Brendan Carr.
- Mikey Day portrayed Brendan Carr, who briefly corrected Trump on his name pronunciation before being dismissed.
The cold open for the 51st season of Saturday Night Live featured Colin Jost portraying Pete Hegseth, delivering exaggerated lines about the military being 'gay as hell' and out of shape, mirroring a supposed real-life meeting with generals. James Austin Johnson then entered as Donald Trump, providing meta-commentary on SNL's recent turbulent summer of hiring and firing, specifically criticizing the decision to have the 'Weekend Update' anchor host the opening. Trump also targeted Jost personally, referencing an unreceived invitation to the Riyadh Comedy Festival, before threatening intervention via FCC official Brendan Carr. Mikey Day appeared as Carr, who corrected Trump's mispronunciation of his name, though Trump dismissed this as unimportant before concluding the segment with a warning that 'Daddy’s watching.'
