SNL Weekend Update inspires gasps for Iran and Epstein jokes
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che again didn't hold back this week with jokes about the Trump administration and current affairs.
When talking about fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her new position as "special envoy to the Shield of the Americas," for instance, Che said it's a brand new department located "at a farm upstate."
Then, in a joke about the lawsuit concerning the betting platform Kalshi not paying out millions over the bet that Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would "leave office" before March 1, Jost said he technically didn't "leave the office," to shocked reactions from the audience.
"Oh, a lot of Ayatollah fans here tonight," Jost replied.
The gasps didn't stop when Jost referenced the new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, saying they should've known something was up when Epstein's ranch was "all ponies."
"Really bumming them out there, Jost," Che said. When Jost discussed Women's History Month, saying, "Good job, girlies!" Che once again commented on the awkward reaction, saying, "This is our Emmy's show."