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Trump's 'border czar' says ICE agent who shot Biddeford man should have been better vetted, if accusations are accurate

Headline from News Center Maine, on the newest of 2 developments

When talking about ICE agent David Brouillettem, Tom Homan said in an interview, "if those are facts, he—I don't think he should ever have cleared vetting."

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  1. Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

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    Trump's 'border czar' says ICE agent who shot Biddeford man should have been better vetted, if accusations are accurate

    Headline from News Center Maine ·

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  1. NBC Boston

    Vetting of ICE officer under internal review after Maine shooting: Trump's border czar (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Investigators are seen in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, July 13, 2026 following reports of a fatal shooting.

  2. The Guardian

    Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuse Tom Homan, the Trump administration “border czar”, on Sunday said he did not believe the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) officer at the center of a recent fatal shooting …

  3. UPI

    Border czar Tom Homan: ICE agent vetting process under review (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Border czar Homan said ICE's vetting was under review amid allegations the agent involved in a shooting in Maine may have had a criminal background.

  4. The Republic

    Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review after relatives revealed to The Associated Press that he had a history of serious mental health strugg…

  5. WMUR

    President Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer under internal review after Maine shooting (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump's border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review

  6. Al Jazeera

    Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.

  7. Just the News

    Border czar Homan says vetting process for ICE agent in fatal Maine shooting under review (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Homan said that if the allegations against the officer are true, he shouldn't have been able to get through the agency's vetting process.

  8. New York Post

    Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Homan said that “changes have been made” and that acting ICE director David Venturella has issued a new directive that body-worn cameras must be in use if officers make a vehicle stop.

  9. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Border czar: Officer’s vetting is under review (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review after relatives revealed to The Associated Press that he had a history of serious mental health struggles …

  10. Portland Press Herald

    Vetting of ICE agent in Biddeford shooting is part of investigation, Trump official says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    If accusations of past violent behavior against David Brouillette are true, then he 'should not have cleared vetting,' border czar Tom Homan said.

  11. WWLP Springfield

    Homan says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    President Donald Trump's border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review after relatives revealed to The Associated Press that he had a history of serious mental health struggles and violent be…

  12. FOX8 WGHP

    Vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting, says Homan (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    President Donald Trump's border czar said Sunday that the vetting of an immigration officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review after relatives revealed to The Associated Press that he had a history of serious mental health struggles and violent be…

  13. The Hill

    Homan: ICE officer in Maine shooting shouldn't have cleared vetting if allegations true (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said the immigration officer accused of fatally shooting a man in Maine should not have cleared the vetting process if allegations of a violent past are true. Family members said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer David Brouillette had severe mental hea…

  14. News Center Maine

    Trump's 'border czar' says ICE agent who shot Biddeford man should have been better vetted, if accusations are accurate (opens News Center Maine)

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    News Center Maine's feed description

    When talking about ICE agent David Brouillettem, Tom Homan said in an interview, "if those are facts, he—I don't think he should ever have cleared vetting."

  15. Latin Times

    Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Says ICE Agent's Vetting Is Under Review After Fatal Maine Shooting (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    David Brouillette, a U.S. Army veteran and former Department of Veterans Affairs police officer, allegedly joined ICE in late 2025 despite court records showing he had been accused of physically and verbally abusing one of his former wives, Lucinda Brouillette, as well as his daughters.

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