Pete Davidson Spoofs Upstate NY Native on 'SNL' 1,000th Episode

The former 'SNL' cast member briefly broke character while impersonating a controversial Trump-era immigration official.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:55am

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Pete Davidson, a former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member, made a surprise appearance on the show's 1,000th episode to spoof Upstate New York native Tom Homan, who served as President Trump's 'border czar' and was known for his hardline immigration policies. Davidson briefly broke character during the cold open sketch, acknowledging that he doesn't closely resemble or sound like Homan.

Why it matters

Davidson's appearance highlights the continued political satire and commentary that has been a hallmark of 'SNL' throughout its 50-year history. The skit also touches on the controversial immigration policies of the Trump administration, which remain a divisive political issue.

The details

In the 'SNL' cold open, Davidson portrayed Homan, a former ICE director, in a meeting with other ICE agents. Davidson joked about Homan's past scandals, including being filmed taking a bribe, and said the ramping up of arrests was meant to 'distract' from the Epstein files. At one point, Davidson briefly broke character, acknowledging that he doesn't resemble or sound like Homan.

  • The 'SNL' 1,000th episode aired on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • Homan was named 'border czar' at the beginning of President Trump's second term.

The players

Pete Davidson

A former cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' who is known for his stand-up comedy, acting, writing, and producing work.

Tom Homan

A native of Upstate New York who served as the director of ICE during President Trump's first term and was later named 'border czar' in charge of deportation efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Look, I'm Tom Homan, okay? I am. I'm the 'separating families at the border' guy, I'm the 'on film, taking a $50,000 bribe' guy, and y'all are making me look like the upstanding, reasonable adult in the room. That's crazy!”

— Pete Davidson, Actor and Comedian (Saturday Night Live)

The takeaway

Davidson's appearance on 'SNL' to spoof a controversial Trump-era immigration official highlights the show's continued role in political satire and commentary, even a decade after Trump's presidency. The skit touches on the divisive immigration policies of the Trump era, which remain a hot-button issue in American politics.