The Trump admin is in a fight to make the government transparent again. Washington, D.C. doesn’t like that.
That’s why Border Czar Tom Homan went rogue in a Fox News interview to tell Americans the truth about the border.
Tom Homan Unleashes Scathing Critique of Mayorkas, Praises Trump’s Border Triumphs
In a fiery exchange on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom last Friday, Border Czar Tom Homan didn’t hold back when dissecting the tenure of former Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Homan, a staunch defender of President Trump’s immigration policies, accused Mayorkas of weaving a web of deceit from the moment he took office under the Biden administration. “Well, his lips are moving, means he’s lying. He lied from day one,” Homan declared, setting the tone for a blistering assessment of Mayorkas’ record.
The former Biden official repeatedly insisted the U.S.-Mexico border was secure, a claim Homan dismissed as laughable given the staggering numbers pouring in from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Since fiscal year 2021 began, Border Patrol agents have encountered millions of illegal immigrants—a reality that flies in the face of Mayorkas’ rosy pronouncements. Homan contrasted this chaos with Trump’s swift action, noting that the former president “shut down the border” in less than a month, a feat that still resonates as a testament to decisive leadership.
Homan’s critique gained steam as he tackled Mayorkas’ stance on sanctuary cities, which the former secretary claimed to oppose in a clip played during the segment. “The bottom line is, how did he do on that question and sanctuary cities? Sanctuary cities tripled under his command,” Homan fired back. He pointed out the hypocrisy: while Mayorkas paid lip service to addressing the issue, he allowed public safety threats to flood American streets. The border czar didn’t stop there, painting a grim picture of Mayorkas’ tenure: “We had 2.2 million known gotaways they did nothing about. They released national security threats through the border. They released people so quickly, they released them before vetting came back from the FBI. He was a failure as secretary of Homeland Security.”
The conversation shifted to a brighter note with news from current Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who announced on February 25 that illegal border apprehensions had plummeted to just 200—the lowest in 15 years. This milestone, achieved under Trump’s renewed leadership, stood in stark contrast to the Biden-era mess Mayorkas oversaw. When co-host Bill Hemmer played a clip of Mayorkas lamenting “the decline of empiricism” on border issues, Homan pounced.
“Facts do matter,” he shot back, reeling off a litany of eye-opening statistics: “Under Mayorkas’ leadership, a 600% increase in s*x trafficking of women and children. To 2.2 million known gotaways, people we knew crossed the border. You had a record number of people on terrorist watch, over 400.” By comparison, Trump’s four years saw just 14 such crossings. Homan also tied a quarter million American fentanyl deaths to the open border—a tragedy he laid squarely at Mayorkas’ feet. “Massive failure, an embarrassment to the position he holds,” he concluded.
The hosts then turned to a 2024 bipartisan border bill, crafted by Senators James Lankford, Chris Murphy, and Kyrsten Sinema, which Democrats touted as a solution. That proposal, however, allowed up to 5,000 illegal crossings daily—a provision Homan found indefensible. “A bill from Congress might be welcome, but you all have shown in one month you are able to shut down the border,” co-host Dana Perino observed, nodding to Trump’s recent success. Homan agreed, crediting “a strong president.” He recounted his discussions with Lankford, a senator he respects, but stood firm: “I’m not okay with four or 5,000 illegal immigrants crossing the border being normal. I don’t want that in statute. I’m not okay with a bill that doesn’t address s*x trafficking of women and children.”
Homan wrapped up with a victory lap for Trump, whose policies slashed daily crossings from Biden’s peak of 10,000–11,000 to a mere 200. Known gotaways, averaging 1,800 daily under Biden, dropped to just 41. “We won’t be happy until that number’s at zero,” Homan insisted. “Look at the strides President Trump made in three weeks.” For those who value results over rhetoric, it’s hard to argue with the border czar’s case: Trump’s approach delivers where others flounder.
Tom Homan Relishes Sanctuary City Backlash, Touts Trump’s Border Wins
Border Czar Tom Homan isn’t just weathering criticism from Democratic mayors of sanctuary cities—he’s thriving on it. During an appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Homan made it clear he’s unfazed by the jabs, saying, “I’m loving it.” The remarks came after a contentious House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday, where lawmakers grilled mayors from New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Denver over their cities’ immigration policies. Homan, a fierce advocate for President Trump’s agenda, finds himself at the center of the storm—and he’s wearing the attacks like a badge of honor.
The hearing saw Boston Mayor Michelle Wu take direct aim at Homan, accusing him of dishonesty about her city’s safety. “Shame on” Homan, she declared, after he pointed to recent arrests of criminal illegal immigrants in her jurisdiction. But Homan didn’t flinch. “President Trump’s saving lives, and they can’t stand it because it’s a political difference, it’s not a realistic difference. It’s about saving lives,” he fired back on air. For Homan, the real shame lies with leaders who shield lawbreakers while painting law enforcement as the villains. “Why is law enforcement all the sudden, Tom Homan, we are the bad guys when we enforce law. But the ones who break the law, the ones who r*pe children, they’re the victims? Give me a break,” he said, his frustration palpable.
Homan’s relish for the fight only grew as he taunted his critics: “If I get to live in their heads rent-free every day, that’s kind of cool. I’m loving it. And I’m coming.” It’s a defiance rooted in results—results Trump’s policies are delivering at the border. The numbers tell the story: since the start of the year, just over 8,300 migrant encounters have been recorded at the southwestern border. Compare that to the chaos of the Biden years, when annual crossings soared past 150,000. In the first two days of Trump’s second term alone, apprehensions dropped to a mere 766—a far cry from the 10,000-a-day deluge under Biden. For Homan and Trump supporters, it’s proof of what strong leadership can achieve.
The sanctuary city debate hit a raw nerve with recent ICE arrests in Boston. Two illegal immigrants—one from Haiti, the other from Guatemala—were nabbed on charges including child r*pe, child p*rnography possession, and indecent assault on a minor over 14. Both had been released by Massachusetts authorities after their initial arrests, only to be picked up later by ICE. Homan argued this chaos could be avoided if sanctuary jurisdictions held criminals in custody, allowing ICE to target only the dangerous ones. Instead, he said, officers are forced into wider sweeps, catching non-criminal immigrants in the net due to local policies that let offenders roam free.
For Homan, the criticism from mayors like Wu is a small price to pay for doing what’s right. Trump’s rapid success in slashing border crossings vindicates the approach—showing that decisive action, not political posturing, saves lives. As Homan sees it, the sanctuary city crowd can complain all they want; he’s too busy winning the fight to care. And with Trump back at the helm, the momentum is undeniable.
Boston Mayor to illegals: You belong here. This is your home.pic.twitter.com/gwgqSAM8yp
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 5, 2025
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