Former ICE Director Tom Homan, now tapped by Donald Trump as his Border Czar, is making waves. His recent comments at a conservative event have sent Media Matters into a frenzy, painting his proposals as “extreme.” But Homan isn’t backing down.
In a fiery moment, Homan declared, “You ain’t seen nothing yet. Wait until 2025.” Critics claim this signals a dystopian crackdown, but Homan says it’s simply enforcing the law. His message? The chaos at the border demands action. “We’re going to have a historic deportation operation because we have historic migration crossings,” he said.
Sanctuary Cities and National Security
Homan didn’t hold back on sanctuary cities either. He highlighted their role in harboring dangerous individuals, saying, “Every person ICE arrests, 91% are either convicted criminals, facing criminal charges, or fugitives. Yet these sanctuary policies let them roam free.” He called out cities like New York and Boston for their hypocrisy.
“They’re moaning about resources now,” Homan said, referring to the strain illegal immigration has placed on local services. “But they created this mess. Sanctuary policies attract more illegal immigrants, and with them, more criminals.”
He pointed to recent arrests of eight individuals planning terrorist activities and argued these cases underscore the dangers of unchecked migration. “Every illegal alien is a criminal,” Homan stated bluntly. “They entered this country illegally, violating federal law. That’s a crime.”
Deportation and Due Process
Homan addressed critics who accuse him of planning mass sweeps or concentration camps. “Let me be clear,” he said. “None of that will happen. But we will enforce federal orders. Nearly nine out of ten asylum seekers don’t qualify. They’ve had their day in court. If a judge says they must go, they will go.”
He took a swipe at the left’s narrative, noting, “They scream about compassion but ignore the billions taxpayers spend on immigration courts. If we don’t enforce those rulings, shut the courts down and call it what it is—open borders.”
Media Matters’ Blind Spot
Media Matters paints Homan’s proposals as cruel, but their critique raises a question: Why don’t they examine the policies that led to this crisis? Homan’s argument is clear: “When you allow historic illegal crossings, you get historic deportations. It’s cause and effect.”
Critics like Media Matters focus on Homan’s rhetoric, ignoring the growing frustration of Americans watching their cities and borders overwhelmed. “If you’re in this country illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder,” Homan warned. “The days of ignoring federal law are over.”
The Bigger Picture
Homan’s stance resonates with many who feel betrayed by decades of lax enforcement. He insists the focus will remain on criminals and national security threats, but no one here illegally is off the table.
As for his critics, Homan is unapologetic: “I’m sick of hearing illegal immigrants commit fewer crimes than citizens. That study’s flawed. The bottom line is, they committed a crime by being here.”
With Homan as Trump’s Border Czar, expect a fierce battle over immigration policy. But one thing is certain: Homan’s hardline approach has reignited the debate on what it means to uphold the law. “We’re not doing this for politics,” he said. “We’re doing it for the American people.”