Trump urges ICE agents in airports to go without masks

President Trump said Monday on social media that he would "greatly appreciate" if ICE agents deployed to U.S. airports remove their masks, even as he expressed support for agents wearing them elsewhere. The statement appears aimed at increasing the visibility of immigration enforcement operations at airports, a key focus of the Trump administration's border and interior enforcement agenda. The request signals Trump's emphasis on making immigration enforcement more visible to the public, contrasting with the Biden administration's approach to such operations. ICE agents typically wear masks during enforcement actions for safety and to conceal their identities during sensitive operations. The directive reflects the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement posture and its prioritization of high-profile enforcement actions at major transportation hubs.