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Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a "PATRIOT with real operat...
Key takeaway Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a "PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst.
Why this matters in The Waco
The nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director has implications for the Waco community, where immigration enforcement efforts can have a significant impact on local families and businesses. As the Department of Homeland Security oversees ICE, the leadership change may influence how immigration policies are implemented in McLennan County. With Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma, at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security, it will be worth watching how his promised softer tone on immigration aligns with the president's priorities on mass deportations. The Waco area has seen its share of immigration-related issues, and Schroyer's experience as a state trooper may shape his approach to enforcement in the region. As the nomination moves forward, local residents and community leaders will likely be paying close attention to how Schroyer's leadership may affect immigration enforcement efforts in Central Texas.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement.Trump said on his Truth Social platform that his new pick for the immigration enforcement agency is a "PATRIOT with real operat...
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