White House Abruptly Pulls Lance Schroyer’s Nomination for ICE Director

The White House has officially withdrawn the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE. Discover the latest updates on this leadership change at the agency.

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September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The White House has formally rescinded the nomination of Lance Schroyer, who had been tapped to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to an official notice released on Thursday.

While the administration provided no explanation for the sudden withdrawal, an ICE spokesperson indicated that a formal statement from the agency is expected soon. The agency did not offer immediate comment regarding the decision.

Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, currently serves as a senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. He had been the secretary’s preferred candidate to fill the director vacancy following the departure of Todd Lyons in April.

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The connection between the two men dates back to Mullin’s tenure as a U.S. senator for Oklahoma. Although Schroyer possesses extensive experience in local law enforcement, he lacks a background specifically within the federal immigration agency.

President Donald Trump originally announced the nomination via Truth Social in June. At the time, the president stated, “Lance has firsthand experience getting Illegal Aliens OFF our streets and, just like ME and our Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, he LOVES the men and women of ICE.”

In the wake of the withdrawal, Acting ICE Director David Venturella is slated to continue overseeing the agency’s operations for the foreseeable future.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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