What will be the outcome of Caleb Vitello's tenure as Acting Director by December 31, 2025?
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Trump Appoints ICE Veteran Caleb Vitello as Acting Director Amid Senate Confirmation Challenges
Dec 6, 2024, 03:22 AM
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Caleb Vitello, an ICE veteran with over 23 years of service, as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Vitello, currently the Assistant Director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs, will not require Senate confirmation for this role, reflecting Trump's team's struggle to identify a permanent director. Trump's choice of Vitello is seen as an effort to enhance the safety and security of American communities, focusing on his extensive experience in immigration enforcement.
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