Border Czar Warns of Cartel Violence and Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities
Tom Homan highlights threats against U.S. agents, ongoing immigration enforcement, and plans to hold sanctuary cities accountable.
- Tom Homan, the Trump administration's 'Border Czar,' warned of escalating cartel violence, including potential drone attacks against U.S. agents and military personnel at the southern border.
- Homan emphasized that any harm to U.S. personnel by cartels would trigger a decisive military response from President Trump, describing it as the 'wrath' of the administration.
- Border crossings have reportedly dropped by nearly 90% under the current administration, with fewer than 500 attempted crossings on a recent day, compared to much higher numbers during the Biden administration.
- Homan criticized sanctuary city policies, vowing to hold politicians and jurisdictions accountable for obstructing federal immigration enforcement and harboring undocumented individuals with criminal records.
- ICE is preparing an initiative to encourage self-deportation by offering reduced penalties for illegal immigrants who voluntarily report to authorities before deportation proceedings begin.