Trump Appoints Rodney Scott as CBP Commissioner, Caleb Vitello as ICE Acting Director

Dec 6, 2024, 01:50 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key appointments for immigration enforcement agencies, naming Rodney S. Scott as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Caleb Vitello as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Scott, who served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, was previously removed from his post as chief by President Joe Biden. Vitello, with over 23 years at ICE, has extensive experience in enforcement and removal operations, including overseeing the National Fugitive Operations Program. These selections signal Trump's intent to implement strict immigration reforms, focusing on border security and deportation efforts.