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On ‘S.N.L.,’ Bondi Boasts of Being ‘First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General’

By NYT Arts · 2026-04-05
On ‘S.N.L.,’ Bondi Boasts of Being ‘First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General’
Why it matters: The "SNL" sketch satirized Pam Bondi's political career, bringing her controversial statements to a national audience.
Ashley Padilla's portrayal of Pam Bondi on "Saturday Night Live" highlighted Bondi's controversial claim of being the "first woman ever fired as Attorney General," a performance that resonated across various media outlets. The sketch, which also featured Tina Fey, Candice Bergen, and Melissa McCarthy, was part of an episode hosted by Jack Black, with musical guest Jack White. Multiple sources, including Variety and Rolling Stone, noted the segment's critical take on Bondi, often linking it to broader political commentary.

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