Troy Edgar
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Background
AI-generatedTroy Edgar is a U.S. government official who serves as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the Trump administration.
Role
Troy Edgar holds the position of Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, the second-highest post in the department, where he assists in overseeing immigration, border security, and other DHS functions.
Background
Before returning to DHS, Edgar had a career in business and local government, including service on the Long Beach, California city council. He previously worked within DHS during the first Trump administration in a financial management capacity before rejoining the department in a senior leadership role in the second term.
Why they are in the news
Edgar has recently been named in connection with the Trump administration's decision to raise the U.S. refugee admissions cap specifically for white South Africans, a policy that has drawn public attention and scrutiny as part of broader immigration and refugee policy shifts in mid-2026.
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