Trump Endorses Renaming ICE as 'NICE' Amid Funding Fight
Trump backed renaming ICE to National Immigration and Customs Enforcement as lawmakers dispute DHS funding and reforms after deadly Operation Metro Surge.
USA TODAYFrom ICE to NICE? Trump endorses immigration enforcement name change
Breitbart NewsNICE: Trump Has a New Name for ICE
Western JournalHilarious: Trump Endorses an ICE Rebrand That Would Drive the Media and Dems Insane
TownhallPresident Trump Endorses Clever Name Change for Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Overview
President Donald Trump endorsed renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement as National Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a Truth Social post on Sunday, April 26.
The idea originated with conservative influencer Alyssa Marie, who on March 25, 2026 urged changing ICE to NICE so the media would say 'NICE agents'.
ICE has faced deep criticism after Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, which saw U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents earlier this year.
On April 23 the Senate approved a $70 billion package to fund ICE and Border Patrol for more than three years, but the House must still approve the funding.
A name change would typically require congressional approval, and funding and reform negotiations over DHS and ICE remain unresolved as lawmakers debate conditions tied to agency funding.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as a politically tone‑deaf rebranding amid serious controversy, emphasizing criticism of ICE and the agency's role in recent deadly operations. They foreground context—Operation Metro Surge, funding fights and past renaming attempts—while highlighting Trump's and an influencer's comments and offering few or no pro-renaming perspectives.