Cecily Strong Returns As Merlot-Spewing Jeanine Pirro In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Open That Skewers Donald Trump’s Fox News Picks

A night of jokes about Donald Trump's picks saw a satirical sketch highlighting his choice of Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney, a move that resonated poorly with critics accustomed to her forthright comments on immigration and handling sensitive matters. Cecily Strong played Pirro with her usual sharp wit, while Pete Hegseth’s clumsy performance inadvertently poked fun at the idea of Trump referencing Kim Jong Un, adding humor to the sketch.