Saturday Night Live (SNL) has come under fire for a controversial sketch that mocked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The skit, part of the show’s satirical take on a recent mishap involving President Trump’s team, targeted Hegseth after he was implicated in a text message debacle. The incident, where Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly included in a Signal chat with top officials, was humorously exaggerated by SNL in a sketch that portrayed Hegseth as making inappropriate comments and indulging in alcohol while on duty.

In the skit, Andrew Dismukes, playing Hegseth, joined a chat with teenage girls, making crude remarks and inappropriate jokes, including one about an airstrike in Yemen. The comedy escalated when Bowen Yang, playing Vice President JD Vance, mocked Hegseth’s past promises to quit drinking, referencing allegations of him being intoxicated on the job. SNL also mocked Hegseth’s reaction to the controversy, comparing him to Tom Hanks’ character Forrest Gump with jokes about his drinking habits.

The sketch sparked backlash, particularly among Hegseth’s supporters, with many accusing SNL of slandering the Defense Secretary. Viewers took to social media, criticizing the show for spreading false claims and calling the sketch a “hit job.” One person described it as “pure slander,” claiming it falsely painted Hegseth as a drunk who shared confidential information.

On the other hand, some viewers defended Hegseth, praising him as a patriot, while others dismissed the sketch as unfunny and repetitive. There were also critics who expressed disappointment in the show’s comedic quality, lamenting the decline in SNL’s humor and creativity. Despite the backlash, the sketch remains a point of contention, highlighting the show’s bold approach to political satire.

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