Overview
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the age limit for ICE recruits was removed and over 80,000 people have applied for 10,000 vacancies.
- Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Cain will take an honorary ICE oath next month, though his formal duties are not yet defined.
- Cain has used his public profile to promote ICE benefits such as $50,000 sign-on bonuses, student-loan repayment programs and early retirement options.
- Cato Institute figures show ICE detained over 200,000 people from October 2024 to June 2025, with 65% facing no criminal charges and 93% having no violent histories.
- Reactions are divided on social media, with some praising Cain’s patriotism and others accusing him of betraying Superman’s inclusive legacy.