For two years, investigative journalist Ben Bergquam and grassroots activist Terry Newsome have worked side by side to uncover what they describe as the “illegal invasion” overwhelming American cities. Their reporting and first-hand documentation in Chicago has brought national attention to the way the migrant crisis is reshaping communities, draining resources, and leaving local leaders scrambling.
Now, in a powerful new video clip, Newsome sits down with none other than Tom Homan, the former Acting Director of ICE under President Trump and the current Border Czar of the administration. Homan, long known for his unapologetic stance on border security and interior enforcement, wasted no time in driving the message home: America must confront the chaos unfolding in places like Chicago.
The exchange took place as Newsome described meetings with prominent Democrats—high-level discussions that, according to him, reveal cracks in the party line on open borders. Newsome teased that viewers would soon hear about “big name Democrats” who are beginning to support Homan’s warnings, including appearances on upcoming broadcasts. The mere mention of this shift suggests that even within Chicago’s political machine, the costs of mass illegal immigration can no longer be ignored.
When asked about the reality inside Chicago’s airports, which have become makeshift holding zones for migrants, Homan didn’t hold back. “I appreciate everything you’ve done,” he told Newsome, commending the tireless grassroots effort to keep attention on the crisis. Then, looking into the camera, Homan sent a direct message to Ben Bergquam. “Appreciation. We’ll continue pushing that message, and we’re gonna make Chicago safe.”
That shout-out to Bergquam was acknowledgement of the unique partnership between Bergquam and Newsome. Together, the two have peeled back the curtain on Chicago’s hidden migrant centers, exposing deals between NGOs and city officials, and challenging the narrative that this crisis is either temporary or under control. From documenting overflowing shelters to confronting local leaders, Bergquam and Newsome have brought the fight straight to the public.
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For Homan, their work represents exactly the kind of citizen journalism and grassroots pressure that Washington, D.C., has lacked. While career politicians ignore or downplay the crisis, it has been on-the-ground investigators who have revealed the staggering truth: migrants funneled into cities without vetting, without resources, and without accountability.
The significance of Homan’s message cannot be overstated. As the former head of ICE, his blunt assessment carries weight. His willingness to publicly connect with activists like Newsome and journalists like Bergquam shows how critical alliances outside the establishment have become. With mainstream outlets often burying or spinning the reality, these voices provide the unfiltered view of what’s happening in real time.
The clip closes with determination, not despair. For Newsome, Bergquam, and Homan, this fight is about restoring safety, sovereignty, and honesty in cities like Chicago. And as Homan’s shout-out makes clear, this is no longer a fringe issue—it’s a battle for the heart of America’s future.
“Make Chicago safe.” That’s the mission, and thanks to Bergquam and Newsome’s relentless reporting, Americans are finally seeing the truth.