‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Nobel Prize Envy, Colin Jost’s Unhinged Pete Hegseth Promises ‘USA is Going to F—‘ Countries Around the World

Jan 17, 2026 9:12pm PT ‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Nobel Prize Envy, Colin Jost’s Unhinged Pete Hegseth Promises ‘USA is Going to F—‘ Countries Around the World Cold open takes on Venezuela operation and Kristi Noem's callous response to Minneapolis ICE shooting By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest LISTEN: BTS, Bruno Mars, Rush and the 2026 Outlook for Music Tours; How Martin Luther King Jr. Emerged as a National Media Figure 2 days ago Wonder Project Leans Into Social Media Creators to Drive Viewership and Audience Insights 3 days ago CNN Films Acquires ‘Why We Dream’ World War II Documentary About Normandy Legacy Flight Program 3 days ago See All “Saturday Night Live” mocked President Donald Trump’s egomania around the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the U. S. military action in Venezuela and Kristi Noem’s incredibly callous response to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis in the cold open for the show’s first episode of 2026.