Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan wasted no time making it clear that the gloves are off when it comes to enforcing Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Homan confirmed that states refusing to cooperate with Trump’s ambitious deportation plans will face the financial equivalent of a slap across the face: slashed federal funding. In a no-nonsense interview on Life, Liberty & Levin, Homan didn’t mince words about the administration’s approach, signaling a return to a tougher stance on illegal immigration—a policy that has many on the Left clutching their pearls.
Donald Trump has been steadfast in his promise to execute what he proudly calls “the largest deportation program in American history.” For anyone wondering if that was just campaign rhetoric, Homan’s interview on Fox News made it clear that the President-elect fully intends to hit the ground running. Host Mark Levin even likened defiant Democratic states to a modern-day Confederacy, suggesting they’re attempting to go rogue. Levin pointed out the Trump administration’s ace in the hole: federal funding. His suggestion? Cut it off to states that refuse to get with the program. Homan’s response was as blunt as it was predictable: “And that is going to happen. I guarantee President Trump will do that.”
Homan didn’t shy away from calling out the hypocrisy of the policy’s critics, even sharing that he’s received death threats since stepping into his new role. “The bad guys who break the law are suddenly the victims,” he scoffed, laying bare the absurdity of the Left’s narrative. While many liberals paint deportation efforts as heartless, Homan highlighted a brutal reality: the lives lost and communities torn apart due to unchecked illegal immigration. He pointed to the tragic case of Laken Riley, a young woman murdered earlier this year by a Venezuelan national who had entered the country illegally. For Homan, such incidents underscore the necessity of prioritizing public safety over political correctness.
The former acting ICE director doubled down on his commitment to targeting criminals and threats to national security, emphasizing that these measures are in everyone’s best interest. “What governor or mayor doesn’t want public safety threats and national security threats out of their neighborhoods?” Homan asked, with the kind of rhetorical flourish that leaves little room for argument. It’s a pointed question, and one that exposes just how unserious some local leaders have become about the safety of their constituents. For Homan, the answer is simple: enforcing the law is non-negotiable, no matter how loud the opposition gets.
Homan’s final remark served as a parting shot to Trump’s detractors: “You can hate Trump all you want, but you’ve got to love your community more than you hate President Trump.” It’s a statement that cuts to the heart of the matter, forcing critics to confront whether their resistance to Trump’s policies is rooted in genuine concern or sheer partisan spite. As the administration prepares to roll out its immigration agenda, one thing is clear: the era of open borders and sanctuary state antics is on notice. For Homan and Trump, the mission isn’t about making friends—it’s about making America safe again.
