Pete Davidson Enhances ‘SNL’ Cold Open, Critiques Minneapolis ICE Agents

During the 1,000th regular episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), Pete Davidson made a notable return to critique U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid ongoing tensions in Minneapolis. The former SNL cast member portrayed Tom Homan, the White House Border Czar, addressing the chaotic situation in the city.

Pete Davidson’s Cold Open on ICE Agents

Davidson’s cold open was both humorous and poignant. He engaged with faux ICE agents to clarify their mission objectives. He began his performance with a pointed introduction, stating, “My name is Tom Homan.” He explained his role and noted the dismissal of the previous ICE representative due to controversial actions, saying, “It wasn’t because he did a bad job or publicly lied about the shooting of an American citizen.”

Objectives of the ICE Mission

During the skit, Davidson’s character emphasized the need for ICE to adhere to its true mission, which includes detaining and deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. The humorous exchange highlighted the confusion among the agents, with one agent saying, “This could be wrong, but Army,” reflecting the comedic nature of the segment.

• Davidson acknowledged the irony around the ongoing distractions in the media, mentioning the Epstein files.
• The skit aimed to address serious issues about immigration policies while maintaining comedic elements.

Davidson’s History with SNL

Pete Davidson was an SNL cast member from 2014 to 2022 and has made several appearances since. His recent return marked his second appearance of the current season, following a previous stint on the “Weekend Update” segment.

Season 51 Highlights

This season of SNL has featured numerous high-profile hosts and musical guests. Some notable appearances include:

• Alexander Skarsgard – Hosted on January 31
• Cardi B – Made her second appearance after debuting on April 7, 2018
• Other guest stars include: Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Melissa McCarthy

As of now, the 51st season has aired 11 episodes. Davidson’s continued involvement in SNL underscores his ongoing influence and connection with the show.

The sketch comedy series continues to blend humor with current events, demonstrating SNL’s unique ability to reflect societal issues through satire.