TRUMP’S ‘PRIVATE ARMY’: DHS Racing To Recruit 10,000 ICE, 3,000 CBP Agents — Critics Warn Of Extremist Infiltration And Oversight Collapse

The Guardian documents a rapid, well-funded DHS drive to hire roughly 10,000 ICE officers and 3,000 CBP agents in 2025, featuring large signing bonuses, lowered age and training requirements, and provocative recruitment messaging. Advocates and former officials warn condensed training and cuts to oversight increase risks of misconduct, extremist infiltration and long-term civil‑rights harms. The pattern is accelerating and warrants prominent coverage and investigative follow‑up.