President-elect Donald Trump has made significant announcements regarding key appointments for agencies handling immigration policy. These appointments are crucial as they will play a pivotal role in executing the aggressive immigration reforms proposed by Trump.
On social media, Trump revealed that Rodney Scott, the former head of the US Border Patrol, is his nominee for the position of CBP commissioner. Additionally, Caleb Vitello, an ICE assistant director, has been selected to serve as the acting director of ICE.
In another important announcement, Anthony Salisbury, who currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in Miami, has been appointed as the Deputy Homeland Security Advisor. Furthermore, Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, has been nominated by Trump to serve as the ambassador to Chile.
These appointments are part of Trump's efforts to assemble a team of officials who will be instrumental in implementing stringent border measures and initiating detention and deportation programs for migrants.