# SNL: Hegseth and RFK Jr. on Public Executions

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. warn sailors about public executions returning on TV this Christmas.
- Title: SNL: Hegseth and RFK Jr. on Public Executions · TheWrap
- Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. warn sailors about public executions returning on TV this Christmas. U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced…
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/snl-cold-open-pete-hegseth-rfk-jr-public-execution
- Author: Tess Patton
- Published: 2026-10-11T03:46:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pete hegseth, rfk jr, uss lincoln, public execution, measles outbreak, golden flu, entertainment, culture, business
## Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed USS Lincoln sailors back after 322-day deployment.

> You executed over 3000 combat missions, and you did it with zero casualties, zero flight mismatch, and zero working toilets.
## Public Executions Announced
Hegseth said the U.S. government will air a live execution of a death row inmate on TV this Christmas.

> Public executions are back.
## RFK Jr. on Measles
RFK Jr. called the measles outbreak 'Golden Flu' and mentioned 'testicular dementia' as a concern.

> Sailors, you’re important. That’s why I officially fight to rename Golden Flu season two, Golden Flu and Listeria and Measles and Transgrain Season.
## Key takeaway

U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced public executions of death row inmates will air on TV during Christmas week, with RFK Jr. linking measles outbreaks to 'Golden Flu' season.