Official announcements from the Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Trump Appoints Border Patrol Veteran Scott as CBP Commissioner, ICE Veteran Vitello as Acting Director

Dec 6, 2024, 03:15 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced key appointments for his administration's immigration and border security policies. Rodney S. Scott, a seasoned Border Patrol agent with nearly three decades of experience, has been named as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Scott, who was Trump's Border Patrol Chief in 2020, is known for implementing the 'remain-in-Mexico' policy. Additionally, Caleb Vitello, an ICE veteran with over 23 years of service, has been selected as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These appointments signal Trump's intention to enhance border security and implement his mass deportation plan.