Tom Homan, the incoming Border Czar under the new administration, has revealed that he and his family have been the targets of death threats since his nomination. In a candid interview, Homan discussed the escalating threats, his commitment to addressing border security, and his plans to remain undeterred by intimidation.
A History of Threats
Homan, who previously served as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is no stranger to such risks. “Even after retiring, I had U.S. Marshals protection for a long time,” he explained, attributing some of the animosity toward him to media portrayal and criticism of his enforcement policies, including family separations at the border.
While he initially did not take recent threats seriously, he now acknowledges the gravity of the situation. “After what I learned in the last 24 hours, I will start to take it more seriously,” Homan said, emphasizing his responsibility to protect his family.
Plans as Border Czar
Homan outlined his goals, including securing the border through transparent communication and rigorous enforcement of immigration laws. He stressed the necessity of large-scale deportation operations to send a clear message to those entering the U.S. illegally.
“If you don’t remove individuals who don’t qualify for asylum, you’re sending a message to the world that they can come here illegally without consequences,” Homan said. He also highlighted the broader impacts of border control, such as reducing fentanyl trafficking and human smuggling.