San Diego, CA, October 12, 2026 — Saturday Night Live (SNL) recently featured a cold open segment that satirized a visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln. The sketch depicted a character identified as Hegseth touring the naval vessel, which was presented as being located in San Diego.

The popular late-night sketch comedy show, known for its political and cultural commentary, used its opening segment to parody the visit. The specific details of the parody, including the actor portraying Hegseth and the exact nature of the jokes or storyline presented, were not provided in the summary.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. Its presence in San Diego, as referenced in the SNL sketch, places the setting for the spoof in a significant naval hub on the West Coast.

SNL’s cold opens frequently draw inspiration from current events and public figures, offering a comedic take on recognizable personalities and situations. This particular sketch aimed its humor at a visit by the figure of Hegseth to the military installation.

Further details regarding the content of the spoof, the specific dialogue, or any guest appearances within the sketch were not included in the provided summary information. The identity of the cast member playing the Hegseth character was also not specified.


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