'You're Asking Too Much…': MAGA ‘Revolt’ Hits Trump’s DHS Chief; Mullin Under Fire over ICE Nominee
Schroyer faces criticism over his limited ICE experience and personal controversies as DHS officials and top Trump aides were caught off guard.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Richard "Lance" Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reportedly surprising Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and other top administration officials.
- Secretary Markwayne Mullin secured Schroyer as the pick during a Saturday White House visit when Wiles attended her daughter's wedding, though White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis denied the team was "blindsided."
- Critics including podcaster Steve Bannon question Schroyer's qualifications, citing his lack of federal immigration experience and a 287 agreement participation. He also faced scrutiny after declaring himself a "devoted father" despite past child support issues.
- Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul has declined to schedule a confirmation hearing for Schroyer, though the Department of Homeland Security stated it stands "firmly behind" the nominee.
- Schroyer is meeting with senators to secure support for confirmation while White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis reiterated the president maintains "confidence in his Cabinet to carry out the agenda the American people voted for.
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'You're asking too much…': MAGA ‘revolt’ hits Trump’s DHS chief; Mullin under fire over ICE nominee
A new MAGA clash is reportedly brewing inside the Trump administration as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces growing criticism from hardline immigration activists. The controversy centers on Mullin’s choice of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma highway trooper who served on Mullin’s security detail, has limited federal immigration enforcement experience. Reports say border czar Tom Homan opposes the nominatio…
Mullin Promoting Ex-Highway Patrol Officer (And Oklahoma Crony) To Run ICE
President Donald Trump's chief of staff was completely "blindsided" by a top administration nomination that the president announced out of the blue.The Daily Beast reported Monday that Susie Wiles had no idea that Trump was nominating controversial Richard "Lance" Schroyer to take over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Schroyer, a former Oklahoma State Highway Patrol officer and close friend of Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is already facin…
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