Overview

• ICE posted clips of the 59-year-old “honorary” recruit struggling on an obstacle course and shooting alongside acting director Todd Lyons at FLETC in Brunswick, Georgia.
• Reactions on X ranged from ridicule by users and entertainers such as John Leguizamo to praise from conservative figures including Judicial Watch’s Tom Fitton.
• Cain defended his participation, saying critics are mocking his support for federal law enforcement.
• DHS’s hiring push removes previous age limits and advertises incentives including up to $50,000 in signing bonuses and as much as $60,000 in student-loan repayment.
• ICE shared the video with a recruitment link, using the moment as outreach as scrutiny grows over rapid hiring and vetting.