Hollywood star Dean Cain, best known for playing Superman, is trading in his cape for a badge—joining President Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a patriotic move aimed at protecting American families.
Cain, 59, who starred in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and hosted Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, announced he has joined ICE to help enforce U.S. immigration law and remove dangerous illegal aliens. His decision aligns with the Trump administration’s powerful new ICE recruitment campaign, which offers up to $50,000 in signing bonuses, full retirement benefits, and the chance to help defend the homeland from violent criminals, drug traffickers, and gang members.
“I’m not just talking about protecting America—I’m taking action,” Cain declared in a viral social media video. “ICE is out there removing terrorists, rapists, murderers, and MS-13 thugs. I wanted to be part of that mission.”
The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, announced the new ICE initiative on July 29.
“Your country is calling,” Noem said in a press release. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are restoring law and order. This is a moment for patriotic Americans to serve, protect, and stand up for our values.”
Cain, who is also a sworn law enforcement officer, said the call to serve was personal.
“I’ve worn the badge for nearly 10 years, and I know what it means to protect and serve. Now, more than ever, America needs strong borders, tough law enforcement, and real leadership,” he said.
ICE’s aggressive new hiring campaign specifically welcomes older applicants, especially veterans and former officers over 40—a key demographic often overlooked in federal hiring. That’s changing under Trump. With crime surging in Democrat-run cities and a growing crisis at the southern border, many Americans are eager to help.
“If you’ve served before, or you’re ready to serve now, ICE is offering excellent pay, benefits, and the chance to protect your country,” Cain added. “This isn’t Hollywood. This is real. And I’m proud to be part of it.”
Cain’s post on X (formerly Twitter) has already pulled in more than 80,000 views and thousands of likes, with supporters hailing him as a true American patriot. While critics questioned his eligibility due to age limits, Cain hinted that change is coming under Trump’s common-sense reforms.
“Perhaps we’ll get that changed,” he replied to one commenter. “America needs experience—not just youth.”
Recruitment materials are being distributed nationwide at job fairs, colleges, veterans’ organizations, and on social media, targeting skilled Americans ready to fight crime and secure the border. Under Trump’s second term, the focus on law enforcement, border security, and national pride has never been stronger.
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— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) August 5, 2025
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