ICE Agents Will Join Olympics Delegation in Italy. Many Italians are Angry.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Motoko RichJanuary 27, 2026 at 07:13 PM

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE agents will join the U.S. delegation for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy to help secure the team and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations. This decision has sparked significant backlash in Italy, fueled by concerns over ICE's past actions, including incidents in Minneapolis. The Italian government has requested clarification from U.S. diplomats, with the Foreign Minister stating that ICE agents will not be permitted to operate on Italian streets, emphasizing that Italian police will maintain public order during the Olympics. While the U.S. State Department clarified that ICE's investigative component is supporting the Diplomatic Security Service, Italian politicians and officials continue to express outrage over the agency's presence. High-profile figures like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to attend the games, which begin on February 6.

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Giuseppe Sala 30% JD Vance 30% Marco Rubio 30% Antonio Tajani 40% State Department ×240% Minneapolis, Minnesota ×250% Olympics ×660% Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ×370% United States ×470% Italy ×780% U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×990%

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ice agents 100% olympics delegation 90% italy 80% u.s. delegation 70% security 60% diplomatic security 50% italian government 50% immigration enforcement 50% public order 40%