Explaining what that meant in a Truth Social post, he said: “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 appointed Tom Homan as Border Czar (Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)
Trump appointed Tom Homan as Border Czar (Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)
He added: “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. Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”
The role doesn’t require Senate confirmation, so it’s meant to cut across multiple government agencies to speed up decision-making; however, that lack of oversight is also why it’s often controversial.
Who is Tom Homan?
Homan has decades of experience in law enforcement, having begun his career as a New York state police officer and then spending time with US immigration authorities, including as a border patrol agent and supervisor.
