The Conversation with Dasha Burns Trump Border Czar Tom Homan: ‘There Will Be No Amnesty’
Jul 13, 2025
Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar and veteran immigration law enforcement official, discusses the implications of the $170 billion allocated for deportation efforts. He defends ICE's tactics and challenges misconceptions about undocumented workers. Salena Zito, a journalist and author, shares gripping insights from her new book on the near assassination of Trump, reflecting on the emotional fallout of political violence and its impact on America’s political climate. Their conversation intertwines law enforcement and the complexities of political engagement.
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Illegal Immigration Is Never Innocent
- Illegal immigration is a crime with no innocence, involving abuse and exploitation.
- Enforcement is necessary to uphold laws and protect vulnerable people from trafficking and exploitation.
No Immunity From Deportation
- Illegal immigrants with US citizen children must 'make it right' with immigration laws.
- Having a US citizen child does not grant immunity from deportation under the law.
Illegal Hiring Undercuts Labor Market
- Illegal hiring undercuts US labor markets by paying illegal workers less and avoiding taxes.
- Enforcement deters companies from breaking immigration laws to gain unfair advantage.
