Trump Was Caught Off Guard by DHS Move to Halt ICE Vehicle Stops

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting ICE Director Dave Venturella decided to halt most vehicle stops by ICE after fatal shootings of two immigrants.

President Trump was not briefed on the decision and learned about it from cable TV and critical social media posts.

Trump overruled the halt, posting on Truth Social that vehicle stops are one of ICE's most effective crime-fighting tools.

Mullin later tweeted that he and Trump are on the same page and want ICE officers to have all options available.

The incident reflects ongoing internal conflict among Trump's advisers over immigration enforcement tactics.