Trump Withdraws Nominee for ICE Leadership Amid Criticism Over Background
Trump withdraws nominee for ICE leadership after backlash over his limited immigration experience and ties to Homeland Security Secretary.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The White House has withdrawn its nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following intense scrutiny over his lack of direct immigration policy experience and close ties to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no prior federal immigration work beyond being deputized for immigration arrests, was initially praised by President Donald Trump as a “PATRIOT” with DECADES of experience. However, the decision came after internal resistance from Department of Homeland Security officials who questioned his qualifications and preferred the current acting director, David Venturella, to remain in charge.
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The move comes as ICE has been without a confirmed leader since the Obama administration. Venturella, who has served as acting director since earlier this year, is aligned with border policy advisor Tom Homan. Critics within the agency reportedly expressed frustration with the nomination, with one official stating, We don’t want [Schroyer]. We don’t need him. Leave us alone. We are running better than ever.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
