The Department of Homeland Security has ditched its shiny “Defend the Homeland” branding added to ICE cars under former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership — opting to return to vehicles with a lower profile, according to a report.

Months after Markwayne Mullin, 48, was confirmed to take over the Department of Homeland Security Secretary role from Noem, 54, the agency has taken on a more low-key approach to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Politico reported.

Several changes have been made under Mullin’s leadership, including the return of unmarked Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles as opposed to the flashy fleet used under Noem, which had the words “Defend the Homeland” and “President Donald J. Trump” on the side and rear window.

  • rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    20 days ago

    I literally lived in the middle of Minneapolis during Metro Surge. I don’t think I ever saw or even heard of these vehicles being reported. I don’t think it ever got very far to begin with.

    Which is good, because that means less waste when we prosecute the DHS