Oct 10, 2026 9:49pm PT ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Brutally Mocks Trump for Losing Nobel Peace Prize By Marlow Stern Plus Icon Marlow Stern Chief Correspondent Latest ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Brutally Mocks Trump for Losing Nobel Peace Prize 45 minutes ago Shane Gillis Bombs ‘SNL’ Monologue (Again): ‘You’re Either Gay or You’re Hitler’ 2 hours ago Michael Douglas Tells Bill Maher About Smuggling Marijuana in Suitcases, Slams ‘Nepo Baby’ Label 1 day ago See All NBC Following a clunky cold open , host Shane
Ah, Saturday Night Live, the beloved institution that has been keeping us laughing (and occasionally cringing) for decades. This past weekend, they delivered a fresh dose of humor with their Weekend Update segment, and let’s just say, the target was none other than former President Donald Trump. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t pretty for him.
Now, if you caught the episode, you probably witnessed a rather awkward cold open and host Shane Gillis fumbling through his monologue like a toddler learning to walk. I mean, who doesn’t love an accidental F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss sketch? Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more chaotic, Weekend Update rolled around, and Colin Jost and Michael Che were ready to take the stage.
Jost, who seems to have a special place in his heart for roasting Trump, kicked things off by poking fun at the former president’s recent loss of the Nobel Peace Prize. Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, the Nobel committee decided that awarding Trump for his contributions to world peace was about as sensible as giving a cat a bath. Not exactly a match made in heaven, right?
The segment was rife with jokes that had the audience roaring with laughter. Jost quipped about how losing the Nobel Peace Prize is quite the achievement, especially for someone who once claimed he’d be the best in history at making peace. I mean, who knew that making peace could be so difficult? It’s almost like trying to convince a toddler to share their toys—good luck with that!
Michael Che joined in on the fun, adding his own layer of sarcasm. He chimed in that Trump’s loss was a clear indication that he might want to rethink his strategy of yelling at world leaders until they agree with him. Shocking, I know! Who would have thought that diplomacy might require more than just a loud voice and a Twitter account?
And let’s not forget about Pete Hegseth’s rather peculiar execution plan that was also a part of the mix. Because if there’s one thing we love about SNL, it’s their ability to take serious topics and turn them into fodder for comedy. Hegseth’s plan was mocked as if it were a script for a bad action movie, and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. If only the former president had a scriptwriter to help him with his peace talks!
In a world where political correctness often reigns supreme, SNL has somehow managed to keep its comedic edge sharp. They’ve turned Trump’s missteps into comedic gold, and it’s hard not to appreciate the artistry behind it. After all, laughter can be the best medicine, especially when it comes to the sometimes absurd world of politics.
So, if you missed this episode of SNL, make sure to catch the highlights online. It’s a reminder that while we may not always agree on politics, we can at least agree that a good laugh is universal. And who knows? Maybe one day Trump will take a page from SNL’s book and learn that a little humor goes a long way in the world of diplomacy. But until then, let’s just enjoy the show!
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