‘SNL’ Weekend Update gets gasps for Iran and Epstein jokes

Saturday evening liveWeekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che did not hesitate this week to make jokes about the Trump administration and current events.

For example, when discussing the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her new position as “special envoy for the Shield of the Americas,” Che said it was a brand new department located “on a farm upstate.”

Then, in a joke about the lawsuit over the Kalshi betting platform that failed to pay millions over a bet that Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would “leave office” before March 1, Jost said he technically did not “leave office,” in the face of shocked public reactions.

“Oh, there are a lot of Ayatollah fans here tonight,” Jost replied.

The gasps didn’t stop when Jost referenced the new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch, saying they should have known something was going on when Epstein’s ranch was “all ponies.”

“It’s really sad for them, Jost,” Che said. When Jost spoke about Women’s History Month, he said, “Good job, girls! Che once again commented on the awkward reaction, saying, “This is our Emmy show.”