Troy Edgar

Troy D. Edgar (born 1966 or 1967) is an American politician, business executive, security official, and Navy veteran who has served as the ninth United States deputy secretary of homeland security since 2025. He was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the United States Ambassador to El Salvador, however his nomination was withdrawn in April 2026.

Early life Edgar is from Los Alamitos, California. He served in the United States Navy and received bachelor's and master's degrees in business from the University of Southern California.

Career Edgar was elected to the city council of Los Alamitos in 2006. He also served as chair of the Orange County Sanitation District for two years.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2025–present) On March 8, 2025, Edgar was sworn in as the ninth United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security by Secretary Kristi Noem.

Nomination for U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador (2026) On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Edgar to serve as United States Ambassador to El Salvador. His nomination was withdrawn on April 13, 2026.