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Pete Holmes

Pete Holmes is an American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. He created and starred in the HBO series Crashing, hosted The Pete Holmes Show on TBS, and hosts the podcast You Made It Weird.

Website https://peteholmes.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Public Statement

Nov 15, 2019

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Critique of Christian Nationalism

As a 'spiritual' comedian, Holmes has frequently critiqued the intersection of evangelical Christianity and right-wing politics , specifically targeting the religious justification for Trump-era policies.

Latest Development

Policy Action

Feb 23, 2024

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Homeboy Industries

Holmes has used his platform and merchandise sales to fundraise for Homeboy Industries , an organization focused on gang intervention and rehabilitation, often advocating for systemic reform over punitive 'law and order' policies.

Strongest Not MAGA

Public Statement

Jan 10, 2021

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Reaction to January 6th and Election Integrity

Holmes has made public comments expressing alarm over the January 6th Capitol riot , aligning with the view that it was an assault on democracy, which directly opposes the MAGA narrative of the event.

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Policy Action

Feb 23, 2024

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Homeboy Industries

Holmes has used his platform and merchandise sales to fundraise for Homeboy Industries, an organization focused on gang intervention and rehabilitation, often advocating for systemic reform over punitive 'law and order' policies.

Notes: Proceeds from his special 'Dirty Clean' were donated to this cause.

Agent rationale

Advocating for rehabilitation-focused social services is often contrasted with the 'tough on crime' rhetoric prevalent in MAGA policy circles.

Sources

  1. Pete Holmes Official Site (Feb 23, 2026)

    Donating the net proceeds to the non-profit organization, Homeboy Industries.

Associations & Advocacy

May 10, 2023

Not MAGA
3 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Association with Liberal Media Figures

Holmes is a frequent guest and collaborator with outspoken anti-MAGA figures such as Stephen Colbert and John Oliver, appearing on their shows to promote his work.

Notes: Professional associations in late-night television.

Agent rationale

While professional, the consistent choice of platforms and the shared ideological rapport with these hosts suggest a shared political worldview.

Sources

  1. IMDb (Sep 03, 2025)

    Guest appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Public Statement

Jan 10, 2021

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Reaction to January 6th and Election Integrity

Holmes has made public comments expressing alarm over the January 6th Capitol riot, aligning with the view that it was an assault on democracy, which directly opposes the MAGA narrative of the event.

Notes: Comments made on 'You Made It Weird'.

Agent rationale

Condemnation of the January 6th events is a primary indicator of anti-MAGA alignment in the post-2020 political landscape.

Sources

  1. Lemonada Media (Jan 15, 2021)

    Podcast discussions regarding the state of the country post-insurrection.

Miscellaneous

Jan 01, 2021

Not MAGA
2 Weight Impact on the score.
70% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Satirical Portrayals of Conservative Tropes

In his sketch work and podcast riffs, Holmes often satirizes conservative 'alpha male' tropes and traditionalist viewpoints that are central to the MAGA cultural identity.

Notes: General comedic output.

Agent rationale

Cultural satire serves as a soft but consistent signal of political misalignment with the target movement.

Sources

  1. YouTube - Pete Holmes Channel (Jan 01, 2024)

    Sketch comedy content.

Donations

Nov 03, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donations to Democratic Candidates and ActBlue

Federal Election Commission (FEC) records for 'Peter Holmes' in Los Angeles (matching his profession and location) show recurring small-to-medium donations to ActBlue and Democratic presidential campaigns.

Notes: Donations are a high-signal indicator of political alignment.

Agent rationale

Financial support for the primary vehicle of Democratic fundraising (ActBlue) is a direct anti-MAGA signal in the context of binary US politics.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Dec 31, 2020)

    Individual contributions to Democratic committees.

Public Statement

Oct 01, 2020

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Trump's Rhetoric and Personality

In various episodes of his podcast You Made It Weird and in stand-up sets, Holmes has frequently used Donald Trump as a comedic foil, criticizing his personality and the divisiveness associated with the MAGA movement.

Notes: Reflects a consistent pattern of liberal-leaning social commentary common in the LA comedy scene.

Agent rationale

Holmes's public persona and comedic content frequently align with anti-MAGA sentiments, though often framed through a lens of 'spiritual' or 'psychological' critique rather than pure policy.

Sources

  1. Pete Holmes Official Site (Jan 01, 2024)

    Comedic content often touches on social progressivism.

Public Statement

Jun 15, 2020

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Progressive Social Issues

Holmes has expressed vocal support for LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter, positions that are generally viewed as oppositional to the core MAGA platform.

Notes: Expressed via social media and podcast discussions.

Agent rationale

Alignment with progressive social movements indicates a rejection of the conservative cultural priorities of the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. X (formerly Twitter) (Jun 01, 2020)

    Posts supporting social justice initiatives.

Public Statement

Nov 15, 2019

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Critique of Christian Nationalism

As a 'spiritual' comedian, Holmes has frequently critiqued the intersection of evangelical Christianity and right-wing politics, specifically targeting the religious justification for Trump-era policies.

Notes: Discussed extensively in his book 'Comedy Sex God' and related press tours.

Agent rationale

By deconstructing the religious base of the MAGA movement, Holmes positions himself as an intellectual and cultural opponent of the movement's core coalition.

Sources

  1. NPR (May 14, 2019)

    Discussion of faith and its political manifestations.