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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Trump Secured the Border Fast
President Trump restored the most secure U.S. border in history within seven weeks of resuming office.
Illegal crossings, gotaways, and releases dropped by over 90%, surpassing Biden administration figures.
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Enforce Border Laws Strictly
End catch and release, enforce detention laws, and implement Remain in Mexico as executive orders.
These policy changes dramatically reduce illegal immigration and gotaways at the border.
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Invest in Border Infrastructure
Finish building the border wall, enhance technology, and expand detention capacity.
Increase ICE and Border Patrol agents to improve enforcement and reduce illegal crossings.
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The conversation centers around U.S. immigration policy, border security, and the actions taken under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration. Key topics include:
Border Security Achievements: Homan claims that under President Trump’s renewed leadership, the U.S. now has the most secure border in its history, citing dramatic reductions in illegal crossings and "gotaways."
Policy Changes: The discussion emphasizes the impact of executive orders, ending "catch and release," and enforcing detention laws as major factors in reducing illegal immigration.
Criticism of the Biden Administration: The hosts and guest heavily criticize President Biden and former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing them of deliberately undermining border security and enabling criminal activity.
Sanctuary Cities: Homan discusses the dangers of sanctuary city policies, arguing they protect criminals and hinder ICE operations.
Human Trafficking and Fentanyl: The episode highlights the humanitarian and public safety crises tied to open borders, including child trafficking and fentanyl smuggling.
Calls for Accountability: There are calls for legal consequences for officials like Mayorkas, and praise for law enforcement and border agents.
International Implications: The conversation touches on the role of Mexican drug cartels and the potential for U.S. military intervention to dismantle them.
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