India, March 23 -- US President Donald Trump said he does not want Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents working at airports to wear masks, despite the fact that he continues to back the use of masks during deportation and criminal enforcement operations.

Speaking to media on March 23, before departing from Palm Beach International Airport aboard Air Force One, Trump explained his position and said, "ICE has done very well. I'm a big believer that they should be able to wear masks when they go and hunt down murderers, criminals and others, but for purposes of the airport, I've requested that they take off the masks... and I believe they are willing to do that," Trump said.

"The people coming into the airport, typically speaki...