Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday on Fox News’ “Hannity” that 110,000 people have applied to work at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in less than two weeks.
Noem previously announced during a Fox interview on Aug. 6 that ICE would end its age cap for officer applications as the department seeks to expand by 10,000 positions. While discussing the agency and its work, Fox’s Sean Hannity asked Noem about the exact number after reports indicated the total had surpassed 100,000. (RELATED: Democrat Who Said She Is Guatemalan Before American Calls ICE ‘Terrorist Organization’)
“In fact, as of today, about 110,000 applications in less than two weeks,” Noem said. “That’s what I find so encouraging is it’s clear the American people are behind President Trump and these officers. They have their backs, and they want to be a part of what’s happening in this country by making it safe again. So despite what, you know, the fake news says, despite what the liberals and the socialists and the Marxists are parroting every single day out in their communities and to their supporters, it’s just not true.”
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“The American people are so happy, and they’re excited about the fact that the rule of law is going to apply to everybody and that Americans and citizens who follow the law should be prioritized and that President Trump is doing exactly that,” Noem added. “So to have that many applications means that we’re going to hire the best of the best, and individuals who have experience can get qualified for their ICE badge as soon as possible and hit the streets so that they can make sure that these families get to live safely again.”
ICE said the expansion was made possible through funding from President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
With the additional funds, potential agents are offered up to a $50,000 signing bonus, student loan repayment and forgiveness options, 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay for HSI Special Agents, Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime for Enforcement and Removal Operations Deportation Officers and enhanced retirement benefits, according to DHS.
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