Aziz Ansari Was Kash Patel in SNL's "Hegseth and Patel Iran Press Briefing Cold Open"
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Aziz Ansari portrayed Kash Patel in a cold open on Saturday Night Live, which also featured a character based on Pete Hegseth. The sketch appeared to mock Trump officials and addressed topics including Iran and rising prices. The cold open was part of a larger segment that may have also included a portrayal of Brett Kavanaugh, possibly played by Matt Damon.
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