WATCH: McKinnon’s Jeff Sessions Returns to SNL for Questioning
“When I Say ‘I Do Not,’ You Say ‘Recall!’â€
Kate McKinnon’s tail-clad Jeff Sessions returned to this week’s Saturday Night Live for another line of questioning on “Weekend Update.â€
The sketch show wasted no time tackling the United States Attorney General’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, in which he responded “I don’t recall†(or a variation thereof) at least 20 times.
“When I say ‘I do not,’ you say ‘recall!’†McKinnon addressed the audience, which quickly complied.
“I noticed you said that a lot during your testimony,†the sketch’s host Colin Jost responded, “do you really not remember meeting with George Papadopoulos about Russia?â€
“Well, you know, Colin,†Sessions responded, “I’ve had some memory problems stemming from a childhood trauma.â€
“A childhood trauma?†Jost asked. “What was that?â€
“The passing of the Civil Rights Act,†McKinnon deadpanned.
The duo proceeded to have a question and answer session, which included a special appearance by Sessions’ possum tail and the “Attorney General” playing dead. You can watch the full sketch below:
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