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Border Czar Tom Homan - Exclusive One on One
May 21, 2025
Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shares his expertise on U.S. immigration policy and border security. He asserts that the Trump administration achieved historic reductions in illegal crossings. Homan critiques the Biden administration for undermining these successes and discusses the dangers posed by sanctuary cities. The conversation also addresses the humanitarian crises of human trafficking and fentanyl smuggling, highlighting the influence of Mexican drug cartels and calls for greater accountability for current officials.
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- Under the Trump administration, significant improvements in border security were achieved, with illegal crossings and 'gotaways' drastically reduced.
- The role of sanctuary city policies was criticized for compromising public safety and obstructing ICE operations in deporting dangerous individuals.
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Border Security Achievements
Since the beginning of the Trump administration's second term, significant improvements in border security have been reported, marked by a substantial reduction in illegal crossings. The average daily encounters with illegal aliens have drastically decreased from figures as high as 15,000 under the previous administration to just 211 on a recent day. This represents a dramatic drop in both crossings and instances of 'gotaways,' where individuals evade apprehension, plummeting from averages of over 1,800 to just 39. The administration attributes these successes to the enforcement of executive orders, specifically the reinstatement of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy and the termination of catch and release practices.
