‘SNL’: Pete Davidson Rallies Confused ICE Troops After Minnesota Violence: ‘We Need to Lower the Temperature’ | Video
Key Points:
- Pete Davidson made a surprise return to "Saturday Night Live" in the cold open of the show's 1,000th episode, portraying Trump-appointed Border Czar Tom Homan.
- Davidson's character humorously addressed controversies surrounding ICE agents and their aggressive tactics, highlighting issues like family separations and misconduct.
- The sketch featured confused ICE agents and satirized the agency's approach to enforcement, including references to the Epstein files and recent news involving Don Lemon.
- Davidson's Homan expressed frustration at being portrayed as the reasonable figure amid the chaos, ultimately urging ICE agents to show restraint and avoid violating rights—though the agents responded skeptically.
- The cold open used satire to critique immigration enforcement policies and the challenges within ICE