President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed border czar, Tom Homan, has staunchly defended plans to expel millions of migrants from the United States, stating on Monday, “I don’t care what people think of me.”
Homan made this statement during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Fox News after Trump announced that the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement would lead efforts to secure the U.S. border in his upcoming administration.
“Frankly, I don’t care what people think about me, especially in the left,” Homan said when asked how he intended to respond to critics of Trump’s border policies.
“I don’t care what anybody’s opinions are on illegal immigration. When you create a crisis this big, all these other bad things happen. That’s why we have to secure the border.”
He continued, “I don’t care if you’re Republican or Democrat or independent; border security is national security. We should all be on the same side on that.”
As a former police officer and Border Patrol agent known for his tough approach, Homan reiterated Trump’s intent to carry out widespread deportations, emphasizing his focus on “public safety threats and national security threats” as well as conducting worksite inspections.
“I’ve been clear. President Trump’s been clear. Public safety threats and national security threats will be the priority because they have to be; they pose the most danger in this country,” he explained.
Homan, who had previously stated that ICE would carry out the deportations “in a humane manner,” added that he was fully prepared to tackle what he considers a crisis created by the Biden administration.
“I’ve been on this network for years complaining about what this administration did to this border. I’ve been yelling and screaming about it and what they need to do to fix it. So when the president asked me, ‘Would you come back and fix it?’ Of course. I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t,” he told the outlet.
“I’m honored the president asked me to come back and help solve this national security crisis, so I’m looking forward to it.”
Homan added, “I think the calling is clear. I’ve got to go back and help because every morning … I’m frustrated with what this [Biden] administration did to the most secure border in my lifetime, so I’m going to go back and do what I can to fix it.”
Trump announced on Sunday night that Homan would be joining his administration when he resumes office in January, assigning him the responsibility of removing illegal migrants.
“I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders (‘The Border Czar’), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
“I’ve known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders. Likewise, Tom Homan will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin.”
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