WASHINGTON — Actor Dean Cain, best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” announced that he plans to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an honorary officer amid the agency’s high-profile hiring campaign, NPR reported.
In an Aug. 6 interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, the 59-year-old actor said the move was motivated by what he sees as a patriotic duty.
“This country was built on patriots stepping up, whether it was popular or not, and doing the right thing,” Cain said.
“President Trump ran on this. This is what people voted for. It’s what I voted for. He’s gonna see it through, and I’ll do my part and help him make sure it happens.”
Cain initially promoted ICE recruitment efforts through a recent Instagram video, encouraging Americans to apply and highlighting the agency’s advertised signing bonuses. The post sparked confusion, with some interpreting it to mean he had already joined the agency.
“I felt it was important to join with our first responders to help secure the safety of all Americans, not just talk about it,” Cain said in the video. “So I joined up.”
During the interview, Cain clarified that he was not a member of ICE when the video was posted but has since spoken with agency officials and will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
Cain said he has previously served as a reserve police officer with the Pocatello Police Department in Idaho and as a sworn deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Cain’s upcoming honorary designation.
The announcement follows ICE’s launch of a major recruitment campaign that includes signing bonuses of up to $50,000, expanded benefits and the removal of age restrictions for applicants. The agency is seeking to expand its ranks as part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement plan.
