Trump nominates former police officer Lance Shroyer to head ICE

US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social page that he is nominating former Oklahoma State Police officer Lance Shroyer to head ICE.

“Lance has over 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, a state where I won all 77 counties in 2016, 2020 and 2024! Lance is a former Oklahoma State Police trooper and US Marine. He is a patriot with real-life operational experience and a proven leader with DECADES of experience incarcerating the most notorious criminals. <...> The Senate must confirm Lance's nomination IMMEDIATELY - don't hesitate. Together we will MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN,” Trump wrote.

Shroyer is on good terms with new Homeland Security Secretary Markway Mullin. The latter has already approved Trump's decision, calling Shroyer a strong leader who can ensure the security of the country and protect the American people.

In May, former ICE chief Todd Lyons resigned after leading it for just over a year. Under him, the department became famous for scandalous raids against illegal migrants, as a result of which both law-abiding visitors and American citizens suffered. The former head of the private prison company, David Venturella, has taken over as interim.