Former ice chief gets new powerful role in upcoming Trump administration
Trump picks his trusted border official for a key position in next years administration. **Tom Homan** will manage all-around border security with focus on removing people who pose risks
In a late-night social-media announcement Donald Trump named Tom Homan as his future border czar. The ex-ICE chief will take control of U.S borders maritime and air security starting next winter
Homan outlined his main focus points in a Fox News talk: “Public safety threats and national security threats will be the priority...they pose the most danger to this country“ [[Tom Homan statement]]. His plan includes work-site checks and dealing with failed asylum cases
The incoming administration aims for large-scale enforcement with JD Vance suggesting about 1 million yearly deportations. Homan plans to work with local police but warns sanctuary-cities that ICE will operate with or without their help (which might lead to increased federal presence in these areas)
The border-security team keeps growing as Stephen Miller‚ known for his tough immigration views is set to become deputy chief of staff. The DHS secretary position remains open with Chad Wolf and Mark Green being possible picks
- Maritime borders oversight
- Aviation security management
- Northern border control
- Southern border operations
- Deportation procedures coordination
Past data shows that during Trumps first term work-site raids happened often but employer arrests were lower than in the Obama years. Homan who helped shape previous border policies says he now prefers keeping families together instead of separations
