Tom Homan Responds to Immigration Policy Claims in Minneapolis
Tom Homan, sometimes referred to as the “border czar,” recently addressed assertions that President Donald Trump sent him to Minneapolis as part of a broader easing of immigration enforcement in Minnesota. During an interview on “Hannity,” he made it clear that he believes anyone doubting Trump’s commitment to immigration enforcement is simply not paying attention.
In his first interview since being assigned to Minneapolis, Homan emphasized his purpose: to address increasing unrest in the area while reaffirming that there would be no retreat on immigration policies. He countered claims that Trump was backing down from his promises of mass deportations, insisting that such claims are inaccurate.
Homan stated, “Anyone who wants to misunderstand what President Trump means by sending me to Minneapolis is not paying attention.” His deployment comes after Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, suggesting he was not performing adequately in managing immigration enforcement in the state.
Trump described Bovino as a “very good, but pretty eccentric guy,” implying that his demeanor may not have been suitable for the situation at hand. Meanwhile, he praised Homan as someone who can work effectively with local governors and mayors, pointing out that not everyone in similar roles can achieve that cooperation.
On “Hannity,” Homan shared details of productive discussions he had with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Both leaders agreed to respect federal immigration detainees and allowed officers to make arrests inside prisons rather than pursuing suspects on the streets.
Homan argued, “The more staff we have in the prison, the safer everything is for officers and the community.” Federal agents have faced significant backlash for their deportation efforts in neighborhoods, leading to public demonstrations.
He proposed that with better cooperation from local authorities, the number of federal agents needed in Minnesota could be reduced. “Because we are in the prison, we can cut back on how many agents we need outside,” he noted. Moreover, Homan aims to ease the situation in Minnesota following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Preti while emphasizing his unwavering approach toward immigration offenders.
In closing, he underscored, “We have a large number of deportations planned, but our priority will remain on apprehending those who pose a threat to public safety. If you’re in the country illegally, you’re not off the hook. We will find you and deport you as well.”
