During a recent episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), the Weekend Update segment featured a critique of a new peace prize awarded to former President Donald Trump by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino claimed the award recognized Trump's 'exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world,' established after Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize in October. Co-anchor Colin Jost sarcastically remarked on the nature of the award, suggesting that it depicted Trump's hands dragging the Earth into a negative state. The segment included an image of the award, which Trump received alongside a medal and certificate.

In a separate sketch, SNL addressed U.S. military actions, particularly a recent operation against alleged drug boats in Venezuela. Jost portrayed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who, after consuming an energy drink, proclaimed, 'we're now at war with Venezuela,' and encouraged reporters to question him as if he were a fishing boat. This portrayal reflected a dismissive attitude towards the serious implications of military engagement. Hegseth's character defended the operation, referring to it as 'operation kill everybody,' and made flippant remarks regarding the death toll.

The sketch also referenced a controversial military strike authorized by the Pentagon on September 2, which resulted in the deaths of at least 84 individuals. This incident has sparked significant debate regarding its legality and humanitarian implications, with some lawmakers criticizing it as troubling, while others defended it as lawful. Hegseth's comments during the sketch included references to the 'fog of war,' emphasizing the unpredictability of military operations.

The episode concluded with a satirical exchange between Hegseth and reporters, further underscoring the contentious nature of U.S. military engagements and the political rhetoric surrounding them. This episode follows previous sketches that have critiqued Trump's connections to various controversies, showcasing SNL's ongoing engagement with contemporary political issues.