Rodney Scott Confirmed as CBP Commissioner

The U.S. Senate confirmed Rodney Scott as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a 51-46 party-line vote, with all Republicans supporting and all Democrats opposing. Scott, a Border Patrol veteran with nearly three decades of experience, was instrumental in implementing several Trump-era immigration enforcement policies. His confirmation process was marked by controversy, as a former CBP official accused him of orchestrating a 'cover-up' related to the 2010 death of a detained migrant, an issue discussed during hearings. Scott pledged to lead CBP with integrity and focus on defending U.S. sovereignty. He replaces acting leaders who served during the Biden administration, following his own removal as Border Patrol chief in 2021 after he opposed changes in immigration terminology. Scott's appointment fills a five-month vacancy and signals the Trump administration's continued focus on tough border enforcement.