{"id":2621087,"date":"2026-06-29T16:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-trumps-ice-director-nominee-who-was-patrolling-oklahoma-highways-for-illegals-just-months-ago\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:30:56","slug":"meet-trumps-ice-director-nominee-who-was-patrolling-oklahoma-highways-for-illegals-just-months-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-trumps-ice-director-nominee-who-was-patrolling-oklahoma-highways-for-illegals-just-months-ago\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Trump&#8217;s ICE Director Nominee, Who Was Patrolling Oklahoma Highways for Illegals Just Months Ago"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmeet-trumps-ice-director-nominee-who-was-patrolling-oklahoma-highways-for-illegals-just-months-ago%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2621087&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President donald trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a seasoned law enforcement professional from oklahoma, as the new director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). trump highlighted Schroyer&#8217;s extensive 29-year career in law enforcement, including roles as an Oklahoma State Trooper, a Marine, and his work with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Schroyer has experience working closely with ICE through the 287(g) program, targeting and removing illegal aliens from Oklahoma, and currently advises DHS Secretary Mullin. Trump emphasized Schroyer&#8217;s operational experience and leadership in enforcing immigration laws, calling for the Senate to confirm him promptly to continue the high arrest and deportation rates achieved under his governance. The nomination has received positive endorsements from Oklahoma officials,celebrating Schroyer&#8217;s dedication to law enforcement and public safety.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has nominated a veteran law enforcement professional from Oklahoma as the new director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am very pleased to announce that I have nominated Lance Schroyer to be our next ICE Director. Lance has over 29 YEARS of Law Enforcement experience in Oklahoma \u2014 A State where I WON all 77 Counties in 2016, 2020, and 2024!\u201d Trump posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116823744965970219\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLance is a former Oklahoma State Trooper, and United States Marine. He is a PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst, including spearheading 287g Law Enforcement partnerships with ICE!\u201d Trump wrote, referring to the program which partners\u00a0local police with ICE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLance has firsthand experience getting Illegal Aliens OFF our streets and, just like ME and our Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, he LOVES the men and women of ICE,\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImportantly, Lance Schroyer has what it takes to DETAIN AND DEPORT Illegal Alien Criminals, including murders, rapists, and drug traffickers at a rate never seen before!\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>Trump noted that Schroyer would be expected to keep up the pace ICE has set so far in his administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember, our Administration has the HIGHEST Daily Arrest Rate by ICE and CBP than ANY other President, by far. It\u2019s not even close!\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Trump closed with a plea for this nominee to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Senate must CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY \u2014 Do not delay. Together, we will MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN,\u201d Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congratulations to Lance Schroyer on his nomination to serve as Director of ICE. Oklahomans have seen his commitment to law enforcement and public safety firsthand. After nearly three decades of service, he understands the importance of enforcing our immigration laws and keeping\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fA0av0TOak\">pic.twitter.com\/fA0av0TOak<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenatorLankford\/status\/2070981908935106705?\">June 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Schroyer is currently a senior adviser to Mullin, connecting DHS with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">local law enforcement agencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Schroyer had 29 years of law enforcement with the Muskogee Police Department and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/tulsaworld.com\/news\/state-regional\/government-politics\/article_883c9b18-93e2-45da-9799-670dd18303f3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulsa World<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">So proud of Lance Schroyer! He was a huge asset to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OHPDPS?\">@OHPDPS<\/a> and now he\u2019ll continue to make us proud at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ICEgov?\">@ICEgov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma yet again leads the nation. We have consistently supported President Trump\u2019s work to keep our border secure, and we have led in enforcement actions against\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovStitt\/status\/2071309919475933390?\">June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While serving with Oklahoma\u2019s Department of Public Safety, OHP\u2019s parent agency, Schroyer ran the Emergency Services Unit, which <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >included specialized divisions handling issues<\/a> like child kidnappings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLance is coming straight from the operational field where he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-nominates-former-oklahoma-state-trooper-lance-schroyer-as-ice-director\/\" title=\"Trump nominates former ... ... as ...\">ran large scale operations<\/a> and worked alongside state and federal partners to remove illegal aliens from Oklahoma under the 287g program,\u201d Mullin said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer to serve as the ICE Director.<\/p>\n<p>With over 29 years of law enforcement experience, Lance will play a vital role in helping deliver on the President\u2019s mandate from the American people to target, arrest, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-confirms-illegal-aliens-who-are-convicted-of-dui-rape-and-drug-related-crimes-will-not-be-deported-video\/\" title=\"White House Confirms ... Who are Convicted of DUI, Rape and Drug-Related Crimes Will NOT be Deported (VIDEO)\">deport illegal aliens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lance\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7iludSAakr\">pic.twitter.com\/7iludSAakr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Secretary Markwayne Mullin (@SecMullinDHS) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecMullinDHS\/status\/2070956881380589807?\">June 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump made a great pick, and I\u2019m confident Lance\u2019s strong leadership and firsthand experience will empower the men and women of ICE to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-dhs-chief-sanctuary-country-orders-ensure-majority-of-illegal-aliens-not-deported\/\" title=\"Biden&#039;s DHS Chief: Sanctuary Country Orders Ensure &#039;Majority&#039; of ... 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