Tom Homan, a former border official under President Trump, claimed that the Biden administration and Democrats are prioritizing “future political power” by allowing millions of undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
“They wanted to overwhelm the system… because they thought these millions of people would be in their corner down the line,” Homan shared with columnist Miranda Devine on “Podforce 1” this past Wednesday.
“They sold this country for future political power,” Homan reiterated, suggesting there is no justifiable reason for an open border. “There are no shortcomings to a secure border. There’s really only one reason to do this,” he argued.
Since Biden took office, a significant number of migrants have crossed the U.S. borders illegally, with many being released into the country.
In contrast, during Trump’s presidency, the “catch-and-release” policy was swiftly halted and the administration actively deported those entering illegally.
As a result, illegal crossings saw a dramatic decline, with reports showing fewer than 10,000 encounters monthly between February and May. Under Biden, there were days when 10,000 migrants were observed crossing.
Homan noted, “I’ve worked for six presidents. Each has taken steps to secure our borders. No one was more successful than President Trump.” He stated that Biden is the first president who, upon taking office, has intentionally neglected border security.
Many of the immigrants are heading to sanctuary cities like New York, which are providing them with housing and resources.
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“I believe they thought all these individuals would become future Democratic voters,” Homan added. He pointed out that after Biden came into power, he signed executive orders that reversed many of Trump’s policies and affected rules related to how immigrants could be counted in the census.
He mentioned that undocumented individuals released in sanctuary cities will be included in the next census, which could lead to increased representation for Democrats.
New York City has reportedly spent around $3.12 billion on shelters and related services since the immigration crisis began in 2022. A representative for the Ministry of Social Services stated that the Adams administration has worked rapidly to address the increased demand for emergency housing, even though the overall census of shelters remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels.
