Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting

The vetting of an immigration officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine is under internal review, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan. The review follows allegations from the officer's relatives that he had a history of serious mental health struggles and violent behavior.

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I don’t think he should ever have cleared vetting.

Homan stated on CNN that if the allegations against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, identified as Army veteran David Brouillette, are true, "I don't think he should ever have cleared vetting." He confirmed that the officer's training and the specific case of his vetting are being examined by the internal affairs section.

The incident has intensified scrutiny of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) rapid hiring, training, and deployment of thousands of new ICE officers. This comes after two recent fatal shootings of immigrants, one in Maine and another in Houston. While Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin initially paused vehicle stops after the Maine shooting, Trump quickly ordered them to resume.

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The training is under review. I know this specific case, as far as the vetting, is under review by the internal affairs section.

In response to concerns, acting ICE director David Venturella has issued a new directive mandating the use of body cameras during all vehicle stops. "Right now, on all vehicle stops, there's at least one body camera on site to record the entire event," Homan said. It remains uncertain if these measures will adequately address the concerns raised by lawmakers regarding DHS training and tactics as the administration pursues its mass deportation goals.

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Right now, on all vehicle stops, there’s at least one body camera on site to record the entire event.