U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi just turned a late-night comedy jab into a badge of honor!
In a surprising twist, Bondi has taken a parody of herself on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," aired recently, with remarkable good humor, even roping in DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for a playful recreation of the sketch's antics.
The episode in question, hosted by actress Amy Poehler, featured a cold open skit that lampooned Bondi’s recent testimony before a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
Poehler stepped into Bondi’s shoes, delivering a sharp-witted portrayal, while former "SNL" star Tina Fey joined as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, humorously toting an AR-15 rifle for dramatic effect.
“My name is Pam Bondi. I spell it with an ‘i,’ because I ain’t gonna answer any of your questions,” Poehler quipped as Bondi, poking fun at the Attorney General’s no-nonsense style. Well, if dodging tough questions is an art, Bondi might just be the Picasso of politics, though her real-life grit deserves more than a punchline.
Fey, as Noem, chimed in with, “That’s right. It’s me, Kristi Noem. I spell my name with an ‘i’ because that’s how I thought it was spelled.” A clever jab at Washington’s insider quirks, but let’s be fair—both women have navigated D.C.’s swamp with more savvy than most.
The very next morning after the episode aired, Bondi hopped onto X to share her thoughts, proving she’s got a thicker skin than many in the political arena.
Far from taking offense, she embraced the humor, even suggesting to Noem that they recreate a memorable moment from the skit during a trip to Chicago.
“@Sec_Noem, should we recreate this picture in Chicago? Loving Amy Poehler!” Bondi posted, showing a refreshing willingness to laugh at herself. Now, that’s a masterclass in turning the tables on critics without firing a shot.
Others in the administration also weighed in on the "SNL" portrayal, with DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin offering her take to Fox News Digital.
While McLaughlin didn’t directly address the parody’s content, she used the opportunity to pivot to policy, a classic conservative move to refocus the narrative.
Her comment sidestepped the humor but underscored a belief that the skit inadvertently highlighted real issues facing the nation under the current leadership.
This isn’t the first time "Saturday Night Live" has aimed at figures aligned with President Donald Trump, a frequent target of the long-running sketch comedy series.
The show’s 51st season premiere also featured a parody of Trump by cast member James Austin Johnson, though it flew under the radar with little reaction from the president himself.
Meanwhile, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismissed the show’s antics, suggesting that tuning in would be a waste of time for her and countless Americans who’ve lost interest in "SNL’s" predictable jabs. In a world obsessed with viral outrage, Bondi’s lighthearted response stands out as a reminder that sometimes, a laugh can be the best counterpunch to progressive snark.
