Immigration

White House unexpectedly withdraws nomination for ICE chief

By Caitlin Yilek
Published April 5, 2019 3:44am ET
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White House unexpectedly withdraws nomination for ICE chief
Ronald Vitiello, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s acting deputy commissioner, speaks during a news conference. | (John Gibbins/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool)

President Trump withdrew his nomination Thursday for Ron Vitiello to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The longtime border official was nominated to lead the federal agency after spending more than 30 years in law enforcement.

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