DHS Statistics Chief Resigns, Citing Policy and Data Issues

A senior Department of Homeland Security official has resigned, delivering a sharp public critique of the Trump administration's policies and its approach to government data. Marc Rosenblum, the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, announced his departure over the weekend of July 26-27, 2026, ending a decade of service at DHS.

In a LinkedIn post, Rosenblum wrote that he was "thrilled to end my relationship with the current administration." He cited what he called "the war on immigrants, the war on feds, and the war on facts," adding "not to mention the crazy war in Iran and the brazen corruption." He stated he was leaving to take a new role that would allow him to continue working on immigration data and policy with goals that "actually align with my values and those of most other Americans."

Rosenblum, a career civil servant who served under Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, oversaw the office responsible for compiling and publishing department-wide statistics on immigration enforcement, border security, and other operations. His resignation highlights ongoing tensions over data transparency within the agency. According to...