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President-elect Trump has made several new nominations that includes the next leader for

immigration and customs enforcement.

NPR Sergio Martinez Beltran reports he's tapped Caleb Vitello to run ICE.

Caleb Vitello has worked for ICE for over 23 years.

He had many roles at the agency, including

serving as assistant director of the Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs and Chief

of Staff for Enforcement and Removal Operations. Vitello's role is key. Officers from this agency

will likely carry out President-elect Trump's promises of deporting millions of immigrants

who are in the country illegally.

In a statement, Trump says Vitello's leadership and experience, quote, makes him an excellent

choice to implement his efforts to enhance safety.

ICE, with more than 20,000 employees, is the agency in charge of immigration enforcement,

including anti-smuggling and removals.

Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News, Austin.

Trump has also nominated former Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott to head the Customs and Border Protection Agency.

He's tapped former Georgia Senator David Purdue to become the next U.S. ambassador to China.

And Trump also says he's inviting venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur David Sacks

to become the White House artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar.

Zax is expected to help work toward dismantling regulations for the tech industry.

NPR's Rafael NAM says SACS is an ally of

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