The penultimate episode of Saturday Night Live‘s 50th (SNL) season, hosted by Walton Goggins and featuring musical guest Arcade Fire, kicked off with a surprise twist in the cold open. The segment began with cast members Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Marcello Hernandez joining their mothers for a heartfelt tribute to Mother’s Day, a longstanding SNL tradition. The comedians serenaded their mothers in a sweet, touching moment that was quickly interrupted.

Just as the group was mid-song, James Austin Johnson, portraying former President Donald Trump, burst onto the scene. In true SNL fashion, Trump launched into a humorous tirade about tariffs, trade, and the new Pope, before introducing Jeanine Pirro, played by SNL alum Cecily Strong. Known for her sharp impersonation of Pirro, Strong added her signature comedic touch to the sketch.

The scene took another comedic turn as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, portrayed by Colin Jost in his Weekend Update role, joined the fray. The group discussed the recent fighter jet issues, further escalating the absurdity of the skit.

The cold open marked yet another memorable moment in SNL‘s 50th season, blending political satire with heartfelt humor. Fans can look forward to the season finale next weekend, where actress Scarlett Johansson will host with musical guest Bad Bunny.

SNL airs on NBC Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT, delivering a mix of top-tier comedy, celebrity appearances, and current events satire.