Dean Cain Responds to John Leguizamo’s Criticism
Actor Dean Cain recently found himself in a bit of a social media spat after John Leguizamo labeled him a “loser” for his plan to join the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. This all unfolded over the weekend.
In a post on X, Cain commented on Leguizamo, saying, “He is a good actor. I like his stuff,” which appeared to take the high road in their back-and-forth.
Leguizamo’s initial jab came in a video posted on Instagram, where he harshly criticized Cain’s aspirations. “What kind of loser volunteers to become an ICE officer?” he remarked. “What a stupid thing. Dean Cain, I have your pronouns.” The tone was pretty sharp, and it felt personal.
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly looking to bring on 10,000 new ICE agents. Following Cain’s announcement, reports mentioned that nearly 80,000 applications had been received, amid changes to age requirements for applicants.
In an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters, Cain, who is 59, shared that he had already begun volunteering and was waiting to learn more about his specific role.
Cain is known for his conservative views and often discusses Hollywood dynamics on various podcasts and shows. He first gained fame for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.” Since then, he has continued to find work, focusing on creating family-friendly content.
Cain stated that his desire to work with ICE is rooted in a long-held interest in law enforcement. He’s been a reserve police officer with two different departments and is currently serving as a reserve deputy in Virginia.
Interestingly, Cain has immigrant roots himself; his biological father is Japanese. His family has faced the harsh realities of U.S. policies, as some were detained in a Japanese relocation camp during World War II.
He believes immigration should be legal and mentioned that many ICE agents come from immigrant backgrounds themselves. “Our ICE agents, astounding men and women, are incredible,” he said. “They come from all walks of life—black, brown, green, yellow, Japanese, etc. They’re a true cross-section of America.”
Cain feels strongly that those who work for ICE deserve respect and support. “The fact that these men and women who work are vilified is something I had to stand up against. I think it’s important for people to step up and change the culture.”
