President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Tom Homan as his pick for “border czar” has been met with praise from numerous Republican politicians and conservative media figures. Trump took to social media to express his confidence in Homan’s ability to handle border control responsibilities, including overseeing the Southern Border, the Northern Border, as well as Maritime and Aviation Security.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commended the selection of Homan, comparing it to an ‘upgrade’ from the previous border czar, Kamala Harris. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and commentator Mark Levin also congratulated Homan on his appointment, with Levin describing him as a “great patriot.”
The pick was seen as a signal of Trump’s commitment to deportations, with CNN political commentator Scott Jennings noting that Homan’s appointment indicated the president’s seriousness on the issue. Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro also expressed his approval, stating that he was not tired of the ‘winning’ that Homan’s appointment represented.
Homan’s reputation was built during his time as acting director of ICE, where he significantly increased deportations. Under Homan’s leadership, ICE arrested over 41,000 illegal immigrants in the first three months of Trump’s first term, marking a 38% increase from the previous year. Despite being tapped by Trump to lead ICE permanently, Homan announced his retirement in 2018 due to ‘family and personal considerations.’
Overall, the response to Tom Homan’s appointment as border czar has been overwhelmingly positive within conservative circles, with many praising his past record and expressing confidence in his ability to handle the role effectively.