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Ex-’Superman’ star Dean Cain joining ICE to support Trump’s mass deportations

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Aug 7, 2025

Newest development Aug 11, 2025 · 4 reportsDean Cain hits back at John Oliver jab amid plans to join ICE

Dean Cain, an actor known for playing Superman on TV, has gone full-on Super MAGA with his announcement that he’s becoming an ICE agent.

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  1. Names this update

    Ex-’Superman’ star Dean Cain joining ICE to support Trump’s mass deportations

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. 'Superman' actor Dean Cain says he joined ICE

    Headline from Foxla ·

  3. Newest

    Dean Cain hits back at John Oliver jab amid plans to join ICE

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    "Superman" star Dean Cain says he joined ICE: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The former "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" host praised President Donald Trump on social media.

  2. Variety

    Former Superman Dean Cain Says He’s Joining ICE ‘ASAP’: America Was ‘Built on Patriots Stepping Up’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Fomer 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' Dean Cain says he's joining the ranks of ICE 'ASAP.'

  3. Rolling Stone

    MAGA Superman Dean Cain Says He's Becoming an ICE Agent 'A.S.A.P' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Dean Cain, who played Superman in the Nineties television series, announces plans to be sworn in as an ICE agent to assist in rampant deportations.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Former ‘Superman’ Actor Dean Cain Says He’s Joining ICE: “This Is the Right Thing” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Dean Cain, who starred in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman says he's joined ICE to help carry out Trump's mass deportation agenda.

  5. CBS News

    "Superman" actor Dean Cain says he will be "sworn in as an ICE agent ASAP" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.

  6. Latin Times

    Former Superman Actor Joins ICE to Back Trump's Immigration Crackdown: 'This Country Was Built on Patriots Stepping Up' (opens Latin Times)

    Published

    Latin Times's feed description

    Dean Cain, best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced that he will be joining ICE

  7. The Guardian

    Former Superman actor Dean Cain reveals he’s becoming an Ice agent to support Trump’s mass deportation agenda (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The actor will be sworn in ‘ASAP’ amid the federal agency’s recruitment drive and unprecedented immigration raids that have sparked protest across the US

  8. Deadline

    Ex-Superman Dean Cain Says He’s Joining ICE “ASAP”: “I Truly Believe This Is The Right Thing” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Dean Cain is giving his full support to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, says he's joining ICE "ASAP".

  9. CNN

    Former Superman actor says he’s joining ICE, backs Trump’s immigration crackdown (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former Superman actor Dean Cain has revealed that he’s joining the ranks of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, showing his support for US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

  10. The Hill

    Ex-Superman Dean Cain says he’s becoming ICE agent (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Actor Dean Cain, known for his role in the 1990s “Superman” TV series, recently announced his plans to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

  11. Washington Examiner

    ‘Superman’ Dean Cain to be sworn in as ICE agent (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The former Superman actor announced he had joined ICE to help the agency in its efforts to "help secure the safety of all Americans, not just talk about it."

  12. Breitbart News

    Dean Cain: I'll Be Sworn In as an ICE Agent ASAP (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime," "Superman" actor Dean Cain said that he would be sworn in as an ICE agent as soon as possible. | Clips

  13. NBC News

    Dean Cain, Superman actor from 'Lois and Clark' TV show, joins ICE (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Dean Cain, the actor best known for playing the Man of Steel on the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” said this week he planned to become an officer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  14. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Dean Cain, Superman actor from 'Lois and Clark' TV show, says he is joining ICE (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Dean Cain, the actor best known for playing the Man of Steel on the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” said this week...

  15. NPR

    Dean Cain from 'Superman' TV series to become an 'honorary' ICE officer (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    The 59-year-old star of the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman says he wants to join the fight against illegal immigration.

  16. Foxla

    'Superman' actor Dean Cain says he joined ICE (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.

  17. Fox News

    'Superman' actor Dean Cain becomes ICE agent to support 'vilified' officers enforcing immigration law (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Actor Dean Cain has become an ICE agent, citing respect for law enforcement and a belief that illegal immigration undermines American services and Social Security.

  18. The Columbian

    Ex-’Superman’ star Dean Cain joining ICE to support Trump’s mass deportations (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    Dean Cain, an actor known for playing Superman on TV, has gone full-on Super MAGA with his announcement that he’s becoming an ICE agent.

  19. The Daily Dot

    "The most un-Superman thing": Dean Cain takes his "anti-woke" views even further by announcing he's joining ICE (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    "Dean Cain joined ICE because it’s full of men who are cosplaying 'good guy gets bad guy' fantasies."

  20. Salon

    Dean Cain becomes an ICE agent amid Hollywood backlash (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    The former Superman star’s enlistment comes as ICE drops age limits, offers bonuses and faces gender gap criticism

  21. Variety

    John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says ‘No Need’ for Former Superman to ‘Wear a Mask’ on Duty: ‘The Chances of Anyone Recognizing Him Are F—ing Zero’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    John Oliver slammed former Superman Dean Cain over his announcement last week that he plans to join ICE, saying it shows the agency is "f---ed."

  22. Newsweek

    Dean Cain hits back at John Oliver jab amid plans to join ICE (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Superman actor announced last week that he signed up for the ICE recruitment program.

  23. Deadline

    John Oliver Says There’s “No Need” For Dean Cain To “Wear A Mask” As An ICE Agent Because There’s “F—ing Zero” Chance Anyone Will Recognize Him (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Last Week Tonight's John Oliver piled on Dean Cain during his telecast after the actor announced earlier this week he would be joining ICE.

  24. Rolling Stone

    John Oliver Takes Aim at Dean Cain's Plan to Join ICE (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    John Oliver criticized Dean Cain's plan to join ICE on a new episode of 'Last Week Tonight.'

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