

From The Conversation: Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan
Jul 13, 2025
Tom Homan, former acting director of ICE and Trump’s border czar, delves into the complexities of immigration enforcement and the $170 billion allocated for deportation efforts. He passionately defends ICE tactics and challenges misconceptions about undocumented workers. Meanwhile, journalist Salena Zito shares her gripping firsthand account of the assassination attempt on Trump, reflecting on the emotional impact of that event and the political climate surrounding it, all while promoting her book on the near-assassination in Butler, PA.
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Trump's Enforcement Exceeds Obama's
- Tom Homan highlights that Trump's immigration enforcement is unprecedented and more successful than Obama's first term.
- Biden's administration deliberately unsecured the border, increasing uncontrolled crossings significantly.
Sanctuary Cities Hamper Enforcement
- Sanctuary cities create inefficiencies by releasing criminal aliens, complicating ICE's efforts.
- Arresting criminals is more resource-intensive now due to their release into difficult environments.
Funding Targets Sanctuary Cities
- $170 billion funding will boost resources, beds, transportation, and judges to accelerate deportations.
- Priority targeting sanctuary cities like New York is key due to their problem of releasing illegal aliens.