ICE Awards $2.25M No‑Bid SUV Contract To Republican Donor As 'Defend The Homeland' Recruitment Fleet Rolls Out

ICE awarded a $2.25M sole‑source contract to Hendrick Motorsports for 25 Chevrolet Tahoes—part of a broader 'Defend the Homeland' recruitment and visibility push that includes branded SUVs and social-media recruitment content. The no‑bid award, justified by an "unusual and compelling urgency," and the recipient's history as a major Republican donor raise oversight and conflict‑of‑interest concerns. Multiple outlets and procurement records corroborate agency vehicle purchases and an accelerating recruitment campaign, prompting editorial follow‑up.