UPDATE: Dean Cain, famed for his role as Clark Kent, is now training to become an “honorary” ICE officer in a bold move amid the agency’s urgent recruitment drive. The 59-year-old actor shared his journey during a Fox & Friends segment aired earlier today, showcasing his attempts to navigate an ICE training obstacle course at a facility in Brunswick, Georgia.
Cain, who announced his decision to join ICE earlier this month, emphasized his support for law enforcement, stating, “I stand with our law enforcement.” He expressed his belief that ICE is often misunderstood, saying, “People don’t realize, they think that ICE is this horrible, nefarious group and they’re not—they’re phenomenal people.”
Footage from the training revealed Cain struggling with various challenges, including climbing walls and dragging a dummy. Critics quickly took to social media, with some questioning his performance. One user remarked, “So they can literally just easily run from this dude and not get caught. Cool.” Another comment suggested the video was slowed down to make it more dramatic.
Amid these reactions, Cain remains resolute. He has been vocal about his commitment to ICE, even encouraging others to apply as the agency experiences a surge in applications—over 100,000 for approximately 10,000 open positions. This influx is partly due to a policy change by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, removing age caps for applicants, allowing individuals over 40 to apply.
Prior to this role, Cain served as a reserve police officer in Idaho and a deputy sheriff in Virginia. He stated, “I felt it was important to join with our first responders to help secure the safety of all Americans, not just talk about it.”
Cain’s involvement with ICE has drawn criticism from various public figures. Comedian Margaret Cho challenged him on social media, questioning why he would join an agency linked to historical injustices against his family during World War II. Cain responded, “That was a horrible injustice, but I don’t think that I deserve any sort of reparations.”
ICE has already begun using Cain’s training footage as part of its recruitment campaign, highlighting benefits such as signing bonuses up to $50,000, $60,000 in student loan repayments, and 25 percent premium pay for new hires.
As the agency ramps up its efforts, officials, including acting ICE director Todd Lyons, have voiced their commitment to transforming the deportation process into a more efficient system. Lyons has expressed a desire to make it “like [Amazon] Prime, but with human beings.”
This developing story raises significant questions about public perception of law enforcement and the ongoing debate over immigration policies. With the recruitment drive gaining traction, all eyes are on ICE and its efforts to reshape its image and bolster its workforce.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
