John Leguizamo didn’t hold back his thoughts on Dean Cain after the latter announced he was joining Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to aid in what he described as an effort to “save America.”
This came to light on Tuesday when Cain, known for his role as Clark Kent in the 1990s series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” declared his commitment to supporting President Trump’s deportation policies.
Leguizamo, who has often expressed his disdain for Trump, responded strongly to Cain’s decision in a social media post on Friday.
“What kind of loser volunteers to become an ICE officer?” Leguizamo questioned in a video on Instagram. “What a ridiculous move. Dean Cain, I’ve got your pronouns,” he added, which seemed to poke fun at Cain’s serious tone.
On Sunday, he took it a step further by sharing a mock DVD cover featuring Cain, humorously titled “Aged Ice.”
“Does ‘Dean needs a cane’ sound more fitting?” he captioned the post, showcasing his trademark humor.
Moreover, Cain, now 59, publicly called for the removal of illegal immigrants last week, releasing recruitment-style videos on social media.
“For those unaware, I’m a sworn law enforcement officer and a filmmaker. I believed it was vital not just to discuss it, but to actively join my fellow first responders to help keep all Americans safe,” Cain stated in a nearly two-minute video.
“Since Trump became president, ICE has apprehended countless criminals, including serious offenders like terrorists and gang members,” he claimed.
The actor emphasized the agency’s significant financial incentives, including a $50,000 signing bonus recently announced by Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem.
“If you want to contribute to the safety of America, ICE is removing the worst of the worst from our streets,” he stated.
“I’m supportive of this effort. They need your help, we need your help to protect our communities,” he encouraged potential recruits.
Cain’s recruitment video sparked intense backlash, with some commentators pointing out that the maximum age for federal recruitment is 37, making Cain’s age—22 years over that limit—questionable.
Cain addressed the issue by saying, “We’ll probably change that…” This was followed shortly by the announcement from DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who confirmed that the agency would be waiving age restrictions to attract new applicants.
McLaughlin later informed that Cain is set to be sworn in as an ICE officer next month.
This move comes on the heels of the DHS launching the “Protect Hometown” campaign, which aims to recruit 10,000 new agents in light of the recent funding bill backed by Trump.
