White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICE
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Last updated: September 18, 2026
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The former Oklahoma state trooper was being considered for the high-profile position.
- The White House has not provided a specific reason for the withdrawal of Schroyer's nomination. This decision removes Schroyer from the running to head the federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and securing the nation's borders. The nominee's background includes service as a state trooper in Oklahoma. The absence of a stated reason leaves the motivations behind the withdrawal open to speculation but the factual outcome is the removal from consideration.
