"John Oliver Lays into '90s Actor for his Decision to Join ICE: 'Did You Really Think You Were Done?'"
John Oliver, the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, has taken aim at actor Dean Cain for his recent decision to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a light-hearted yet pointed segment, Oliver criticized ICE's recruiting efforts and the honorary recruitment of Cain, best known for his roles in the Lois and Clark series and the Dog Who Saved Christmas films.
Oliver began by poking fun at Cain's acting career, stating that if ICE is "pinning a badge on the 59-year-old star," it must be in trouble. He joked that Cain might not even need to wear a mask during ICE promotions because "the chances of anyone recognizing him are f---ing zero."
The comedian further highlighted the disparity between Cain's cinematic persona and the serious, contentious work of ICE. He referenced several "Dog Who Saved..." sequels starring Cain to underscore the contrast between the actor's background and the agency's enforcement policies.
Oliver's critique extended to ICE's decision to remove age limits for new officers and to ceremonially swear in Cain as an "honorary ICE officer." He used this decision to highlight perceived desperation or absurdity in the agency’s recruitment efforts.
Notably, John Leguizamo has also criticized Cain's decision to promote ICE. The segment on Last Week Tonight covered these developments and the broader issues related to ICE's operations.
Cain responded to the criticism by firing back on social media, defending his involvement while dismissing Oliver's barbs. The original article about this topic appeared on HuffPost.
- John Oliver, the host of syndicated-huffpost's Last Week Tonight, criticized actor Dean Cain for promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on TV, referencing his roles in light-hearted TV shows like Lois and Clark and the Dog Who Saved Christmas films.
- In a segment on his show, Oliver poked fun at Cain's acting career, joking that ICE is in trouble if they're pinning a badge on the 59-year-old star, as the chances of anyone recognizing him are almost nil.
- Oliver further highlighted the disparity between Cain's cinematic persona and the serious work of ICE, using the actor's background in entertainment and pop-culture to underscore the contrast with the agency's policy-and-legislation and politics.
- The comedian also criticized ICE's decision to remove age limits for new officers and to ceremonially swear in Cain as an "honorary ICE officer," suggesting that this move showcases desperation or absurdity in the agency's recruitment efforts.
- Notable figures such as John Leguizamo have also expressed criticism towards Cain's decision to promote ICE, with the broader issues related to ICE's operations being covered on Last Week Tonight and shared in general-news outlets, including the original article on HuffPost.
