SNL trolls Trump's DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro, Hegseth with ‘old drinking buddy’ jokes; 'They're not the A-Team'

SNL made fun of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Jeanine Pirro, President Donald Trump's choice for the position of interim US attorney for DC.

Published on: May 11, 2025, 20:12:10 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Saturday Night Live (SNL) made fun of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Jeanine Pirro, President Donald Trump's choice for the position of interim US attorney for DC.

When Trump inquired if Hegseth was still drinking, Jeanine Pirro said, “No absolutely not, sir. I promised I would never have a bottle touch my lips.” (SNL)

Hegseth has earlier faced accusations of excessive drinking, with The New Yorker claiming that he was spotted intoxicated at multiple gatherings conducted by the organisations he led, Concerned Veterans for America and Veterans for Freedom.

In the latest SNL episode, James Austin Johnson essayed the role of Trump and Pirro was played by Cecily Strong.

SNL mocks Jeanine Pirro, Pete Hegseth

Trump remarked, “Look at this,” indicating a briefcase Pirro was carrying, “Jeanine has brought her files and she's ready to work.”

Later, the two introduced Colin Jost's character Hegseth, whom Pirro referred to as her “old drinking buddy.”

When Trump inquired if Hegseth was still drinking, Pirro said, “No absolutely not, sir. I promised I would never have a bottle touch my lips.”

“But I do have some news to share, but before I do, Jeanine—you wanna take a swig of this?”

He then gave Pirro a bottle of whiskey, which she had used to shower Hegseth with her wine whenever she was stunned throughout the act.

Hegseth remarked that he “accidently” added Kim Jong Un to the group chat by mistake.

“Folks, they're not the A-Team, they're the AA-Team,” Trump quickly declared.

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Ed Martin, the interim US attorney for DC, will conclude his tenure on May 20.

On Thursday, Trump announced that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed as interim US attorney for the District of Columbia,

“Jeanine was assistant district attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as county judge, and district attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions,” Trump wrote on Truth Social last Thursday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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