US EditionSNL Features Satirical Skit on ICE in Minnesota in 1000th Episode
Pete Davidson satirically portrayed Tom Homan leading ICE agents amid Minneapolis raids, protests, and journalist arrests, highlighting political tensions and enforcement challenges.
- On Jan. 31, Saturday Night Live opened its 1,000th episode with Pete Davidson playing White House Border Czar Tom Homan in a Minneapolis cold open.
- Against a backdrop of unrest in Minnesota, federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti and Renee Good, while independent journalist Don Lemon was arrested on Jan. 29 and the Justice Department released 3 million pages on Jan. 30.
- Using topical jokes, the sketch had ICE agents guess `Epstein files`, `Don Lemon`, and joked about a `dressed like a Nazi` commander and a `$50,000` bribe, Davidson's Homan cautioned against use of force.
- Some viewers criticized SNL's earlier Jan. 24 handling of Minneapolis, and the Jan. 31 episode prompted more discussion on 'Weekend Update' and on the 'SNL' subreddit.
- Beyond the episode, legal commentators noted CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams said the arrests and coverage could impact journalism, while SNL returns Feb. 28 with Connor Storrie and Mumford & Sons.
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