Tom Homan Takes Charge as Border Czar for Trump Administration
- Former ICE Director Tom Homan was appointed as border czar for the Trump administration.
- Homan criticized the previous administration’s approach to border security and outlined plans for humane enforcement.
- He believes three legislative changes could address 85% of the border crisis issues.
Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been appointed as the border czar for the incoming Trump administration. In his first interview since the appointment, Homan expressed his dedication to addressing the current border crisis and criticized the previous administration's policies. He emphasized a focus on humane enforcement strategies and the need for legislative changes to resolve the issues at the border. Homan claimed that three specific actions could mitigate up to 85 percent of the problems, including revising asylum laws and ending certain judicial agreements. Furthermore, he highlighted the alarming activity of gangs along the border, asserting that significant action is necessary to secure national security interests and reduce illegal immigration.