Trump taps former immigration official Thomas Homan as border czar
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Thomas Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his administration’s "border czar." Homan, 62, will oversee all matters related to border security, including the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump announced Homan’s appointment on Truth Social, emphasizing Homan’s experience and dedication to border security. Homan is well-known for his role in implementing the “zero tolerance” policy, which included the controversial family separations at the southern border during Trump's previous term. Homan, who retired from ICE in 2018, will work as part of the White House staff, sidestepping Senate confirmation. While he will not have direct authority over federal border agencies, Homan will coordinate border enforcement through confirmed officials.
