New Delhi, June 28 -- President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the permanent director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), making him the first nominee for the role during Trump's second term.

In a post on social media, Trump described Schroyer as a former US Marine and Oklahoma state trooper.

"He is a PATRIOT with real operational experience, and proven leader with DECADES of experience locking up the worst of the worst," Trump stated.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the selection, saying Schroyer brings extensive frontline experience, having led large-scale operational missions.

Earlier this month, Mullin told attendees at the National Sheriffs' Association...