What A Day Why Hiring 10,000 New ICE Agents Is A Bad Idea
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Jul 14, 2025 
Garrett Graff, a historian and national security reporter known for his work on the ‘Doomsday Scenario’ newsletter, dives into the troubling implications of President Trump's drastic funding increase for ICE. He outlines how hiring 10,000 new agents could lead to civil rights violations and a focus on detaining non-criminals rather than actual threats. The discussion also touches on critiques of FEMA's ineffectiveness during Texas floods and the recent layoffs at the State Department that signal a shift in foreign policy.
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ICE's Massive Budget Increase
- ICE will become the best funded federal law enforcement agency, surpassing even the Marine Corps in budget.
- This surge is the largest increase in federal law enforcement funding in modern U.S. history.
Risks of Rapid ICE Expansion
- ICE has low hiring, educational, and training standards compared to other federal law enforcement agencies.
- Rapid large-scale hiring risks increased misconduct and corruption, shown previously in Border Patrol after 9/11.
Who ICE Attracts to Recruit
- The surge in ICE hiring likely attracts individuals who thrive on exerting aggressive power rather than responsible law enforcement.
- ICE's current culture of rough enforcement appeals to bullies, a dangerous trend for federal law enforcement.