SNL Spoofs Security Leak with Hilarious Group Text Sketch

NEW YORK, NY — In a comedic twist reflecting real-life security blunders, the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” featured a cold open that poked fun at the Trump administration’s recent Signal chat scandal. The sketch, hosted by Oscar winner Mikey Madison, centers around high school students who inadvertently become part of a group chat with top national security officials.

The skit opened with Madison, along with cast members Sarah Sherman and Ego Nwodim, portraying high school girls engrossed in typical teenage topics. Their discussion took an unexpected turn when U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, played by Andrew Dismukes, joined the chat. “FYI: Green light on Yemen right now,” Dismukes’ character announced, quickly followed by a string of emojis.

This spoof references a recent incident where senior officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance, mistakenly included The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in discussions about military plans for Yemen. Following reports detailing the breach, the Trump administration claimed that the leaked information was not classified.

As the group text evolved, Vance, portrayed by Bowen Yang, entered the chat saying, “Nice job with the strike, fam. Female skier emoji! My bad, meant to send fire emoji.” When questioned about his presence, Yang’s character humorously stated, “Nobody knows why I’m here, especially me.”

Further escalating the absurdity, Marcello Hernandez, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, chimed in eagerly. The high schoolers, confused about the bizarre group chat, attempted to clarify their situation, prompting Nwodim’s character to assert, “I think you accidentally added us to a government chat.” Hernandez’s Rubio responded, requesting their identification details for a hypothetical ICE follow-up.

The sketch concluded with a nod to the editorial mishap, as Mikey Day, portraying Goldberg, noted, “You did!” Madison made her debut on SNL, introducing a new energy to the long-running show. Musical guest Morgan Wallen joined her for the episode, which aired at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

During her opening monologue, Madison reflected on her contrasting personality from her film roles, stating, “I’m pretty relaxed in real life compared to the intense characters I’ve played.” She humorously recalled her experiences, saying, “Those were two different characters who were lit on fire, and that’s range.”

The portrayal of the high-stakes environment of national security through the lens of teenage humor provided a compelling satire of real-world events, drawing laughs while provoking thought about the implications of such security lapses.