Meeting on Trump’s deportation agenda erupted into heated argument, report says

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6 May 2026 • 5:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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Meeting on Trump’s deportation agenda erupted into heated argument, report says

  • An internal dispute within the administration centered on a proposal to dramatically increase deportations to 1 million per year, allowing federal agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
  • Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem advocated for the plan, which included establishing a National Incident Command Center.
  • Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Caleb Vitello opposed the policy, expressing concerns that U.S. citizens could be wrongfully detained if agents entered homes without judicial oversight.
  • Following a heated argument where Vitello stood his ground, he was replaced as acting ICE director, and parts of the controversial deportation plan were subsequently implemented.
  • This incident is among several reported internal disputes within the administration, highlighting intense policy disagreements among officials.

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