Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for “border czar,” has responded to criticism of his stance on immigration, particularly his views on deportation.
In a recent appearance on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit, Homan addressed attacks on his immigration philosophy from various public figures. MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace had highlighted Homan’s alleged connections to Project 2025, while former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro criticized his “cowboy attitude,” suggesting that Trump’s deportation plan would face significant resistance. The View co-host Ana Navarro also voiced concern over Homan’s comments about deporting families together, questioning whether U.S. citizens could be affected.
Elizabeth MacDonald, the show’s host, asked Homan directly about Navarro’s statement, pressing him on whether he believed U.S. citizens could be deported. Homan firmly rejected the idea, assuring viewers that “U.S. citizens and legal immigrants are perfectly safe.”
Homan’s comments echo statements he made in a recent interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, where he acknowledged the possibility of “mass deportation without separating families.” He said families could be deported together if a federal judge orders them to return to their home countries.
In his appearance on The Evening Edit, Homan also defended the Biden administration’s approach to deportations, noting that the government has already deported families together under existing policies. He added that if individuals demand due process—such as the right to claim asylum and appear before a judge—they should be afforded that opportunity. However, he emphasized that if a judge rules they must leave the country, they should comply, stating, “If they don’t, then what the hell are we doing?”
Homan’s remarks come as the Trump administration prepares to push forward with a stricter immigration agenda, sparking debate about the future of U.S. deportation policies.
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