“I am actually a sworn deputy sheriff and a reserve police officer. I wasn’t affiliated with ICE, but after posting that (recruitment video) and a brief mention on your show, it took off,” Cain explained to Fox News host Jesse Watters.

“So now I’ve spoken with some officials over at ICE and I will be sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP.”

When asked about his motivations, Cain, known as a conservative figure in Hollywood, remarked: “This country was established by patriots taking action, regardless of the popularity of the cause, and doing the right thing. I sincerely believe this is the correct course.”

Cain criticized the US’s immigration system as “broken,” asserting, “Congress needs to address it, but in the meantime, President Trump campaigned on this issue. He is fulfilling that promise. This is what voters supported, it’s what I supported, and he’s committed to seeing it through, and I’ll contribute and help ensure it happens.”

Cain’s decision to publicly align with ICE emerges amidst a sharp rise in immigration enforcement, as the Trump administration detains hundreds of immigrants daily nationwide.

In states that voted for Trump, ICE agents are most likely to arrest immigrants directly from prisons and jails.

Conversely, in states leaning Democratic, ICE routinely apprehends immigrants through worksite raids, street captures, and mass sweeps, igniting protests and fierce opposition in cities like Los Angeles. Many of those detained lack a criminal background.

Overall, ICE is conducting more arrests in red states than blue states—both within communities and, particularly, in prisons and jails—according to ICE data.