The cold open, which aired over the weekend, also included Aziz Ansari as FBI Director Kash Patel, joking about his performance and alleged alcoholism, according to multiple reports. Ashley Padilla portrayed Kristi Noem, making jokes about her controversies and new role. Noem's character quipped, 'I didn't get fired.
' The sketch also referenced a recent shooting at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, though it remains unclear what specific real-world events prompted the Iran conflict jokes. Weekend Update featured Michael Che making a joke about President Trump attending the theater, referencing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Che said, 'President Trump attended the opening night of Chicago at the Kennedy Center and I think that's cool.
Oh my God, just kiss already!
The president is going to the theater... ' Paddy Young also made a joke about Trump and Iran's negotiations, quoting an Iranian spokesperson: 'Our first and last word from the very first day has been, is and will remain: Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. ' Olivia Rodrigo hosted SNL for the first time, performing a monologue about her childhood and a parody of 'Driver's License' about getting a Real ID.
A sketch titled 'Edge of Destiny' featured Rodrigo and Chloe Fineman as rival socialites. Additionally, Trump shared an SNL clip mocking UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Truth Social, according to reports. The clip showed actor George Fouracres as Starmer saying, 'Oh golly -- what if Donald shouts at me?
' and 'Oh sod that scary, scary, wonderful President.