Ever wonder what actually motivates someone to join ICE?

Ever wonder what actually motivates someone to join ICE? It’s not just about the paycheck or necessity — it’s way more… pathetic.

An undercover journalist spent two days at a DHS job fair where ICE was recruiting deportation officers. Here’s what they found:

The applicants were a surprisingly diverse cross-section of America — from young Southerners managing batting cages to New York cops fed up with city life.

Many were bored or restless, craving purpose and conflict — some even admitted they wanted to "bring the war home" after missing out on foreign deployments.

Wanderlust was a huge factor: the lure of travel to exotic places, fancy hotels, and camaraderie drew folks in.

Others joined because of jealousy — wanting to keep up with peers flaunting luxury lifestyles on social media.

Politics? Mostly a non-issue for many. One guy just didn’t want his taxes funding “illegal alien children’s” school supplies.

The vibe was unsettling: a mix of boredom, lack of purpose, and a desire for excitement driving people into a job that involves tearing families apart.

At the booth, a lone protester asked ICE agents if they'd read Eichmann in Jerusalem — a stark reminder of history's darkest chapters and the "just following orders" defense. The agents dodged the question and got hostile.

Bottom line: it’s not just about money or necessity. It’s boredom, wanderlust, jealousy, and a disturbing desire for conflict driving people to join a system built on cruelty.

Keep that in mind next time you hear about the “dedicated” ICE workforce.