President Trump proposes hiring 10,000 new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and 3,000 Border Patrol agents, supported by $170 billion funding for immigration enforcement. Historical hiring efforts revealed significant challenges, including lengthy processing times and recruitment issues. The Department of Homeland Security reported a successful career expo that resulted in 1,000 tentative job offers; however, a prior report highlighted a need for over 1.2 million applicants to meet hiring goals, which were not reached during previous initiatives. ICE and Border Patrol faced struggles in both hiring numbers and efficacy.
President Trump aims to hire 10,000 new ICE officers and 3,000 Border Patrol agents, but previous hiring efforts faced challenges and setbacks.
The Department of Homeland Security is committed to fulfilling Trump's hiring directive through targeted outreach and thorough vetting procedures.
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