Colin Jost Mocks Pentagon Pete’s Embarrassing Workout Video on SNL

Colin Jost showcased his comedic talents once again on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) by impersonating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This week’s cold open took aim not only at Hegseth’s recent controversies but also at his notorious workout videos.

Colin Jost Mocks Pentagon Pete’s Workout Video

In a satirical take on the Trump administration’s recent actions in Venezuela, Jost’s portrayal of Hegseth included a humorous nod to a viral kettlebell workout video featuring the real Hegseth. During the sketch, Jost quipped, “Just remember, you F with America, we’re going to F you right back.” He then proceeded to mimic the kettlebell exercise, thrusting his hips dramatically while lifting the weight.

“You might have seen it in a video,” Jost’s character remarked. He added sarcastically, “It got passed around online, in a positive way,” before continuing with an exaggerated threat: “Yeah, I’m going to F you like I’ve never done it before, and I’m going to finish way too fast.”

Guest Appearances and New Cast Members

The cold open also featured James Austin Johnson reprising his role as former President Trump, who chimed in, “That was great, buddy. Even I know you’re doing that wrong.” This meta-commentary added an extra layer of humor to the sketch.

• A new rendition of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was introduced, played by Ashley Padilla.
• Padilla’s Noem humorously claimed, “Obviously, there’s been clashes on both sides in Minneapolis. And have we been perfect? Yes.”
• Her character posed absurd qualifications for joining ICE, asking, “Is your neck wider than your head?”

Furthermore, new cast member Jeremy Culhane made his debut as Vice President JD Vance. He humorously stated, “I came here to do two things: kick bubblegum and chew a–. And I’m all out of bubblegum.” This fresh addition follows Bowen Yang’s departure from the role.

The episode highlighted SNL’s ability to fuse entertainment with political satire, making poignant remarks on current events while keeping audiences entertained.