Former Superman actor Dean Cain has announced he’s joining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The agency has intensified immigration raids since Trump returned to office and recently received $75 billion in additional funding, including money to hire 10,000 more ICE agents by 2029.
During a Fox News appearance with host Jesse Watters, Cain explained he decided to join after sharing an ICE recruitment video on Instagram. “I’m already a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer,” Cain said. “After posting that video and Jesse mentioning it on his show, things took off. I’ve spoken with ICE officials and will be sworn in as an agent soon.”
When asked about his motivation, Cain responded, “This country was built by patriots doing what’s right, whether popular or not. I believe this is the right thing. Our immigration system is broken—Congress needs to fix it, but in the meantime, President Trump is delivering on his promises. That’s what people voted for, including me, and I want to help make it happen.”
Cain, who starred as Superman in the 1990s series Lois & Clark, encouraged others to join him. “I’m stepping up, and I hope former officers and ICE agents will too. We can meet recruitment goals quickly and help protect this country.”
ICE has dramatically increased raids since Trump’s reelection, targeting undocumented immigrants, legal residents, and even U.S. citizens, often bypassing due process. These actions have sparked nationwide protests, with the Trump administration arresting demonstrators and bystanders who film ICE operations.
Cain recently criticized the new Superman movie as “woke” after director James Gunn described the character as an immigrant. “How much will Hollywood change these characters to fit the times?” Cain told TMZ. “Superman is an alien—of course he’s an immigrant. America is immigrant-friendly, but there have to be rules. We can’t let everyone in, or society will collapse.”Hidden within the normal functions of the Guardian mobile app, this feature ensures no one can tell you’re contacting us—or what you’re discussing.
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