‘I know so many wealthy and respected men’: Dallas woman says only ‘losers’ apply to join ICE. Then she learns how much money they make
A woman has a hot take regarding ICE agents: “ If a man is capable of being successful and making money, and has done things in his life to earn respect and power from the people around him, you’re not gonna find him anywhere near an ICE application,” said TikToker Bishop Barbie (@bishop.barbie). “Because that’s a loser.”
According to her, successful men are busy taking care of the people in their lives. Not joining Immigration and Customs or the Department of Homeland Security. Commenters agreed, saying that ICE agents were not the “best and brightest,” and that being an ICE agent is a huge red flag due to its lack of requirements. In general, women view ICE agents as the “bottom of the barrel” and valueless.
Her video has 225,000 views, with countless women adding that they would never date a man who willingly works for ICE. But, how much do ICE agents really make? And, how many women consider men who sign up losers?
What makes someone who signs up for ICE a loser?
While it’s somewhat obvious why a person who signs up for ICE is automatically less attractive to many women, it still seems to baffle audience members and TikTokers.
The recent killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good sent a signal to Americans—regardless of demographic or political party—that the country is not a safe place to be.
Some right-wing advocates were critical of the shootings, particularly Pretti’s, as ICE officers violated the nurse’s Second Amendment rights. The two brutal deaths in Minneapolis make Immigration and Customs Enforcement look violent and uncontrolled.
What salary does the average ICE agent make?
A commenter claimed that ICE agents make “200k a year.” But, is that actually true?
Some ICE officers have laid out claims that they’re making 200,000 within a year, but there’s not much evidence to conclude that all ICE officers have huge salaries attached to their employment. Other articles state that ICE officers make $50,000–70,000 annually. For experienced officers, there’s a pay bump to 100,000, but that’s generally reserved for “investigators in high-cost localities.” That’s a drastic difference from that unrealistic $200,000 figure. But, ICE officers can gain additional income from overtime and law enforcement premiums.
So, some ICE officers in higher commands may end up making that much money. But for the majority of people who sign up, they will be making an average to slightly above average income.
Even if they are making more money than the average person without a college degree, that doesn’t seemingly change Bishop Barbie’s opinion. “I know so many wealthy and respected men, and not one of them supports these tactics, let alone would want to join in,” she said. “They’re busy making money and taking care of the people in their lives.”
Wait, what’s this about Palantir employees?
Other commenters mentioned Palantir employees. Palantir is a software company that has existing contracts with the U.S. government. In essence, Palantir can militarize data and use it to create action plans or spin narratives. The company hosts and unifies data across enterprises, which can be used with bias to make vast executive decisions.
Notably, Palantir has contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alongside the Israeli military and the U.S. Department of Defense. The company is described as “notorious” by publications like Wired, which stated, “Palantir can be seen as an amplifier of people’s intentions and biases.” In this case, Palantir can be seen as a potential amplifier of extreme, right-wing ideology, making it a divisive place to work. The company has not refused additional contracts with the Trump Administration, which, in the very least, makes them complicit.
Previously, companies like Oura Health faced cancellation as a direct result of its contract with Palantir, which was most likely related to the company’s “Foundry” program and not associated with U.S. government contracts. Still, the company faced intense scrutiny for its willingness to take advantage of Peter Thiel’s shadowy creation.
@bishop.barbie Seriously though, I know so many wealthy and respected men, and not one of them supports these tactics, let alone would want to join in. They’re busy making money and taking care of the people in their lives. But that’s just my experience….
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The Mary Sue reached out to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Palantir Technologies via email. We’ve also reached out to Bishop Barbie via TikTok direct message.
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