‘SNL’ Mocks Pete Hegseth War Group Chat With Mikey Madison, Matt Gaetz
“Saturday Night Live” Delivers Hilarious Take on Department of Defense Group Text Scandal
In a recent episode of “Saturday Night Live,” the popular sketch comedy show took on the Department of Defense group text scandal in its cold open. The skit featured Mikey Madison, an Oscar winner for her role in “Anora,” playing a teenage girl gossiping with her friends (played by Ego Nwodim and Sarah Sherman) in a group chat that was infiltrated by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, portrayed by Andrew Dismukes.
The skit poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding the White House, where high-ranking officials were accidentally added to a Signal group chat discussing confidential plans to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen. In the sketch, Hegseth nonchalantly mentioned the green light on a Yemen raid and even joked about attacking Houthi rebels with emojis like flags and fire.
The vice president, played by Bowen Yang, also made an appearance in the chat, adding to the comedic chaos. The interaction between the characters, filled with witty remarks and clever nods to current events, kept the audience entertained throughout the skit.
As the group chat conversation continued, a car horn interrupted the girls’ gossip session, prompting Madison’s character to mention that she had to leave to go to a movie with someone named Matt. Dismukes’ character quipped, “Who? Gaetz?” to which Madison replied, “Actually, yeah!”
It was a rare hosting debut for Madison on “Saturday Night Live,” as she not only appeared in the cold open but also showcased her comedic chops in the skit. The seamless integration of current events and humor in the sketch made for a memorable opening to the show.
Overall, “Saturday Night Live” once again proved its ability to tackle controversial topics with humor and wit, making audiences laugh while also highlighting important issues in a lighthearted manner. With a talented cast and clever writing, the show continues to be a staple in the world of comedy and entertainment.
