Fact Check: Did the Trump Administration Cut ICE Agent Training to Just 47 Days?

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Claimant: Mark Warner


Claim: ICE agents no longer receive five months of training and instead are trained for about 47 days.


Rating: MOSTLY TRUE


Explanation: ICE training has been significantly shortened from roughly five months to about eight weeks conducted six days per week, equating to roughly 47–48 days. While exact figures vary slightly and DHS has not released full details, the core claim that training was substantially reduced is supported.


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Date: 01/14/2026


 


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Last Updated on January 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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