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Aziz Ansari Portrays Kash Patel in SNL Political Sketch Discussing Iran and Prices
Aziz Ansari appeared on this week's episode of Saturday Night Live, portraying Kash Patel in a political cold open alongside Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth. The sketch addressed Iran and rising prices during a White House press briefing led by Ashley Padilla as Karoline Leavitt.
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Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner Prompts Security Proposals
Saturday Night Live aired a cold open sketch on May 2, 2026, featuring Aziz Ansari as FBI Director Kash Patel and Colin Jost as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The sketch referenced recent events including the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the shooting at the White House Correspondents…