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