Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro has become the latest target of Saturday Night Live's sharp wit after her remarks about the newly appointed Attorney General for the District of Columbia.
The comedy sketch show took aim at Pirro's fiery commentary, portraying her in a segment that mocked her dramatic delivery and partisan rhetoric. The skit, which aired last weekend, featured a cast member impersonating Pirro as she exaggeratedly criticised the liberal policies of the DC Attorney General.
Pirro's Controversial Legacy
Known for her outspoken conservative views, Pirro has frequently courted controversy during her media career. Her recent comments about the District of Columbia's legal leadership appear to have provided SNL with fresh material for their political satire.
The show's parody highlighted Pirro's tendency for hyperbolic statements, with the impersonator declaring the new Attorney General would turn DC into a "lawless wasteland"—a clear jab at Pirro's alarmist style.
Public Reaction
Social media users were quick to react, with many praising SNL for its timely takedown. "Finally, someone said it," tweeted one viewer, while others shared clips of the skit with captions like "Pirro got the treatment she deserved."
However, some of Pirro's supporters defended her, arguing that the satire missed the mark and unfairly caricatured her arguments.
A History of Media Sparring
This isn't the first time Pirro has been lampooned by SNL. The show has previously parodied her segments on Fox News, particularly her staunch defence of former President Donald Trump.
With political tensions remaining high in the US, it seems likely that figures like Pirro will continue to provide fodder for late-night comedians.
