Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan Details Plans for Trump’s Mass Deportation [WATCH]

Incoming border czar Tom Homan affirmed Sunday that foreign countries refusing to accept their deported nationals would not deter President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping deportation agenda.

Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Homan outlined strategies for addressing the challenges posed by non-cooperative nations like Venezuela, as well as resistance from sanctuary cities and advocacy groups.

During his campaign, Trump pledged to secure the southern border and execute one of the most extensive deportation efforts in U.S. history.

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With border encounters reaching record levels under the Biden administration, Trump’s second term is set to prioritize immigration enforcement.

Host Margaret Brennan questioned Homan about how the administration plans to proceed if certain countries, such as Venezuela, continue rejecting repatriation requests. Homan pointed to Trump’s proven track record in negotiating with foreign governments during his first term.

“Well, first of all, we have President Trump coming in the Oval Office, and he’s proven during his first administration. His leadership on illegal immigration was the game-changer,” Homan said.

“For instance, El Salvador wouldn’t take back MS-13 members when I was the ICE director. It took President Trump 48 hours to get El Salvador to take back their criminal aliens into their prisons.”

Homan also highlighted Trump’s success in implementing the Remain in Mexico policy and persuading Mexico to deploy military forces to its borders.

“This administration has not forced these countries to take them back,” Homan said. “But we already have countries talking about taking back people from other countries. For instance, Venezuela doesn’t take their people back. There’s other ways we can do it. There’s other countries [who’d] be willing to accept them.”

With an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States as of 2022, deportation logistics remain a significant challenge.

Efforts under Joe Biden to deport Venezuelan nationals were halted in February 2024 when Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rejected deportation flights.

Homan expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to negotiate with reluctant nations like Venezuela but clarified that deportations would proceed regardless of cooperation.

“We’re hoping that President Trump will work with Venezuela like he did with Mexico and El Salvador and get these countries to take them back. If they don’t, they’re still gonna be deported—they’re just gonna be deported to a different country,” Homan said.

Homan emphasized the urgency of removing individuals deemed public safety threats, citing violent crimes committed by gang members from Venezuela.

“We’re not gonna be held up on removing public safety threats in this country,” he said. “We have to put the safety of the American people first. We’ve had too many young women murdered and raped and burned alive by members of Venezuelan gangs. They need to be a priority under this administration. It’s [going to] be a priority starting day one, and they will be deported.”

Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan Details Plans for Trump’s Massive Deportation Initiative

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In addition to challenges from foreign nations, Homan addressed resistance from Democratic leaders in sanctuary cities, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston.

These officials have vowed not to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportation efforts.

Homan warned that such resistance would not stop Trump’s administration from enforcing immigration laws.

“Officials who violate the law and try to prevent us from doing our job will face consequences,” Homan stated, directing his remarks toward mayors and groups like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

As Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, Homan’s comments signal the administration’s determination to deliver on its immigration promises, regardless of domestic or international opposition.

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