In the wake of a tragic shooting in Maine involving an ICE officer, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has acknowledged potential failures in the vetting process for agents. Homan stated that the officer involved should not have cleared the vetting if prior allegations of violent behavior were true. He confirmed that the vetting procedures are currently under internal review and expressed uncertainty about whether the agents involved in the fatal incident are still on active duty. The scrutiny has led to calls for greater oversight, including the implementation of body cameras during vehicle stops for ICE officers. Homan faced rigorous questioning in media appearances, where he admitted that allegations of prior abuse should have disqualified the officer involved in the shooting. As criticisms rise regarding the agency’s protocols, Homan has also defended ICE against accusations of wrongdoing while blaming opposition narratives for complicating their operations.