President-elect Donald Trump has named Tom Homan as his Border Czar, a move that reflects his administration’s commitment to tackling the immigration crisis head-on. Homan’s leadership marks a stark departure from the Biden-Harris administration’s approach, which Trump has repeatedly criticized as weak and ineffective.
BREAKING: President Trump to name former ICE Director Tom Homan as Boder Czar. pic.twitter.com/oe5MMHqDmE
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
Homan brings extensive experience to the role, having served as acting ICE director in 2017 and 2018. He was a vocal supporter of Trump’s border security policies and is known for his hardline stance on deporting illegal migrants. Trump announced the appointment via Truth Social, calling Homan the perfect choice to secure the nation’s borders.
In his role, Homan will oversee the deportation of migrants who have exhausted their legal appeals, with an estimated 1.3 million individuals targeted initially. The plan also includes removing criminals and addressing illegal migration at its source. Trump has framed this as a return to law and order after years of unchecked border crossings.
President Trump has just announced that former ICE Director Tom Homan will be our new Border Czar. He will oversee deportations. Here’s a relevant video of Tom responding to a gotcha question from 60 minutes about deportations. @RealTomHoman is ready to do his job. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dPpSZOOF8I
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 11, 2024
LINE IN THE SAND: President-elect Trump taps former ICE director @RealTomHoman to tackle the border crisis. “There is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders,” Trump declares on Truth Social. What’s next for this hard-line duo?: https://t.co/QrVV9nKLMI pic.twitter.com/FbcVRXw3ZI
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 11, 2024
The announcement comes as border communities and law enforcement agencies continue to grapple with the fallout from historic levels of illegal immigration under the Biden-Harris administration. Trump has vowed to restore border security and protect American workers from competition with cheap, illegal labor.
Homan’s position within the White House gives him the authority to coordinate with federal agencies and push for stronger enforcement measures. Unlike agency heads who require Senate confirmation, Homan will begin his work immediately, cutting through bureaucratic delays.
President Trump just put this man, Tom Homan, in charge of deportations. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/S5xYeV1Nmm
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
This is Tom Homan, President Trump's Border Czar. His message to all the illegals who crossed the border will give you goosebumps, "You better start packing now… cause you're going home."
And to the cartels, he said, "Trump will wipe you off the face of the Earth! YOU'RE… pic.twitter.com/ygZICaVVJb
— George (@BehizyTweets) November 11, 2024
Conservatives see Homan’s appointment as a major win. His leadership promises a return to a border policy focused on securing the nation and prioritizing the safety and well-being of American citizens.