'SNL' Cold Open: Pete Davidson Returns With Blunt Message to ICE Agents

Davidson played 'Border Czar' Tom Homan attempting to retrain ICE unit commanders after deaths in Minneapolis.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:55am

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In the latest Saturday Night Live cold open, comedian Pete Davidson reprised his role as 'Border Czar' Tom Homan, who was tasked with retraining ICE unit commanders following the deaths of two agents in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

The SNL cold open sketch satirizes the ongoing controversies surrounding the policies and conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has faced criticism over its treatment of immigrants and detainees.

The details

In the sketch, Davidson's character Homan attempts to provide new guidance to ICE unit commanders in the wake of the deaths of agents Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The segment features Davidson delivering a blunt and uncompromising message to the ICE agents.

  • The SNL cold open aired on February 1, 2026.

The players

Pete Davidson

An American comedian and actor who is a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

Tom Homan

A fictional character played by Pete Davidson, portrayed as the 'Border Czar' tasked with retraining ICE agents.

Renee Good

An ICE agent who died in Minneapolis.

Alex Pretti

An ICE agent who died in Minneapolis.

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The takeaway

The SNL cold open sketch highlights the ongoing public scrutiny and controversy surrounding the policies and conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has faced criticism over its treatment of immigrants and detainees.