Stephen Miller ‘Blindsided’ by Trump Move Causing ICE Revolt

Key Points:

• Donald Trump has nominated Richard “Lance” Schroyer, an obscure Oklahoma state trooper and ex-Marine with no prior leadership experience, to lead ICE, sparking internal revolt and concerns about mass retirements within the agency.
• Senior ICE officials and rank-and-file agents criticize Schroyer's lack of management experience, especially given the agency's large budget and workforce, with many expressing readiness to retire.
• The appointment signals a possible decline in Stephen Miller’s and Tom Homan’s influence over immigration policy, as both appear to be losing power amid internal disagreements, including opposition to renaming ICE to "NICE."
• Schroyer’s close ties to Senator Mullin, who advocated for his nomination, suggest political maneuvering, with some insiders likening Schroyer to previous controversial appointments lacking experience.
• The White House maintains that Trump has full confidence in Miller and Homan, asserting Miller was involved and supportive of Schroyer's hiring, despite reports of agency unrest and leadership instability.