Trump says ICE agents should not wear masks at airports

The US president, however, says he supports the agents wearing masks during immigration enforcement actions

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing Palm Beach International Airport aboard Air Force One, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, Mar 23, 2026. REUTERS

President Donald Trump said on Monday said he supports immigration agents wearing masks during immigration enforcement actions but he does not want them to be masked when helping out at US airports.

"I would greatly appreciate, however, NO MASKS, when helping our Country out of the Democrat caused MESS at the airports," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.