White House Withdraws Nomination of ICE Director Richard Schroyer

WHO:

CNN - Richard Schroyer was nominated by President Trump to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

CBS News - Markwayne Mullin is the Secretary of Homeland Security who chose Schroyer for the nomination.

CBS News - Rand Paul is the Republican Senator who stalled Schroyer's nomination.

WHAT:

CNN - The White House has withdrawn Richard Schroyer’s nomination to serve as director of ICE.

CBS News - Schroyer was serving as a senior adviser to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin at the time of his nomination.

CBS News - Schroyer did not advance past the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

CBS News - David Venturella is currently the senior official performing the duties of ICE director.

WHERE:

CNN - The nomination process took place in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

CBS News - President Trump announced Schroyer's nomination in June.

CBS News - Todd Lyons announced his departure from the top ICE role in April.

WHY:

CNN - Schroyer’s nomination faced challenges in the Senate due to his lack of experience in immigration enforcement and leading a large agency.

CBS News - Rand Paul demanded details of investigations into agent-involved shootings in Minnesota, which stalled Schroyer's advancement.

HOW:

CNN - Schroyer was chosen by Secretary Mullin after his first proposed pick for the role caused friction with some White House officials.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 18:00 UTC)

President Trump has withdrawn Richard Schroyer’s nomination to serve as director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a position he was nominated for by Trump after serving as a senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Schroyer faced significant challenges in the Senate, particularly from Republican Senator Rand Paul, who stalled the nomination due to concerns over Schroyer's experience in immigration enforcement. Currently, David Venturella is fulfilling the duties of ICE director as the nomination process took place in Washington, D.C.