Top DHS spokesperson to exit role amid growing outrage over Trump’s ICE raids
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokesperson, is leaving the agency in the coming week, confirmed by the department, as public support for the administration's immigration enforcement push hits its lowest point since Trump took office.
The exit comes after a series of violent confrontations in US cities, including the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, sparking growing outrage over Trump's ICE raids, according to The Guardian US.
McLaughlin's impending departure marks a significant moment in the department's history, with the administration's immigration policies facing intense scrutiny and criticism, as reported by sources, including The Guardian US, citing a significant decline in public support for the policies.
