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SNL opens with Hegseth, Patel and Kavanaugh drinking at DC bar
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SNL opens with Hegseth, Patel and Kavanaugh drinking at DC bar

The Hill · May 11, 2026, 4:07 PM

Key takeaways

  • The show starts with Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, entering Martin s Tavern in Georgetown.
  • It s just nice to have my sneaky bar here where I m not going to run into anyone from work, Hegseth remarks.
  • The Supreme Court justice ordered six Bud Lights and three shots of Jameson, which the bartender, played by Kenan Thompson, referred to as a 6-3 decision.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The show starts with Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, entering Martin s Tavern in Georgetown. He then ordered a shot of beer with a pint of whiskey dropped into it — which he called a reverse Irish car bomb.

It s just nice to have my sneaky bar here where I m not going to run into anyone from work, Hegseth remarks. Because none of [President] Trump s people like drinking as much as I do.

Kavanaugh, played by Matt Damon, then arrives. The Supreme Court justice ordered six Bud Lights and three shots of Jameson, which the bartender, played by Kenan Thompson, referred to as a 6-3 decision.

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