Event Brief
Trump withdraws nominee to lead ICE after backlash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Trump withdrew a controversial nominee who was being considered to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The nominee, Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with limited direct immigration-policy experience, was close to DHS head Markwayne Mullin.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump withdrew a controversial nominee being considered to lead ICE.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The withdrawal followed backlash over the nominee’s credentials and limited direct experience in immigration policy.
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