REPORTER TRIES TO CORNER TRUMP’S BORDER CZAR — GETS SHUT DOWN INSTANTLY

Washington, D.C. — What was supposed to be a pointed, critical question from a reporter at a recent immigration press briefing quickly turned into a moment of complete reversal, as former Acting ICE Director Tom Homan, often referred to as Trump’s Border Czar, firmly dismantled the reporter’s assumptions with facts, passion, and blunt truth.

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The moment captured national attention not only because of Homan’s no-nonsense style but also because it revealed the depth of misunderstanding — or mischaracterization — surrounding immigration enforcement and due process for U.S. citizen children born to undocumented immigrants.

The Loaded Question That Sparked the Showdown

The exchange began when a reporter asked:

“Mr. Homan, late last week, three U.S. citizen children were removed along with their mothers, who are in the United States illegally. A federal judge appointed by President Trump said he was concerned there was, quote, ‘no meaningful process.’ Are you concerned that due process is being flouted, particularly for U.S. citizen children?”

The reporter continued, referencing a past case:

“And does the speed at which enforcement is being carried out risk errors — like in the Kilmar Bergo Garcia case? Also, can you provide an update on deportation numbers under this administration and whether you’re satisfied with the progress?”

Tom Homan didn’t hesitate.

Homan’s Response: “It’s Called Parenting 101”

“First of all, I don’t accept the term error in the Bergo Garcia case,” Homan began firmly. “There was an oversight. There was a withholding order — but the facts have changed.”

He clarified:

“He’s now a known terrorist. That withholding order was lifted because the threat he supposedly faced no longer exists. Let the lawyers argue that, but don’t distort it to score political points.”

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Then he turned to the more emotional portion of the reporter’s question — the removal of U.S. citizen children with their undocumented mothers:

“From day one, I’ve said: entering this country illegally is a crime. Remaining in this country illegally, after being ordered removed by a judge, is a crime.”

He continued with striking clarity:

“If you choose to have a U.S. citizen child while knowing you’re here illegally, you put yourself and your family in that position. We didn’t rip families apart — we kept them together.”

Homan made it clear that parents themselves made the decision for their children to accompany them during deportation proceedings:

“When a mother says, ‘I want my baby to go with me,’ we make that happen. That’s called parenting 101. We honored their decision. The United States didn’t deport U.S. citizen children. The mothers chose it. Period.”

Turning the Tables: What About American Victims?

Homan didn’t let the conversation stop there. He flipped the narrative and questioned the media’s silence on American victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants:

“I don’t hear any questions about Laken Riley. Her mother will never see her again. Or Rachel Morin — she had five kids. Those children will never see their mom again.”

With fire in his voice, he added:

“This administration is doing the right thing. Every public safety threat — we’re arresting them. We’re removing them. And the country is safer for it.”

“Having a U.S. Citizen Child Does Not Make You Immune”

At the heart of Homan’s defense is the legal and moral principle that citizenship by association does not grant immunity:

“If we send a message to the world that entering illegally is okay… that ignoring a judge’s order is fine… and that simply having a U.S. citizen child will protect you from deportation — we’ll never fix the border.”

“More women will die. More children will die crossing deserts and rivers in desperation. We must enforce the law.”

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Homan emphasized that everything ICE is doing is grounded in laws passed by Congress:

“We’re not inventing rules. We are enforcing the laws of this nation — as written in the U.S. Code.”

Deportation Numbers: The Real Story

When the reporter pushed Homan to talk about deportation numbers under the current administration, he didn’t dodge.

“Last I checked, we’re at about 139,000 deportations. Am I happy? Yes — especially when you look at ICE arrests and removals, which are far ahead of where we were under the Biden administration.”

Homan then exposed what he called “media manipulation” of data:

“The media keeps saying deportations are lower than Biden’s numbers. Why? Because they’re counting border removals.”

He explained:

“During Biden’s term, we had 10.5 million border encounters. That’s not the case anymore. We have a secure border now. So of course border removals are down.”

“But compare apples to apples. ICE arrests and removals inside the U.S. are far higher now. We’re doing the job.”

A Czar Who Pulls No Punches

Homan’s performance at the press conference was more than just political theater. It was a rare moment where a government official pushed back against media narratives and clarified complex legal issues that are often twisted in public discourse.

“You don’t get to ignore immigration judges. You don’t get to stay here just because you had a child. That’s not how law works,” he concluded.

Conclusion: Enforcing the Law Is Not Cruel — It’s Order

Tom Homan’s message was clear: U.S. immigration law is not optional, and empathy does not cancel legality. While critics argue that immigration enforcement is harsh or heartless, Homan insists that failing to enforce the law is what brings chaos, tragedy, and more suffering.

His final word echoed the sentiment of many who believe America’s sovereignty depends on the strength of its borders and the consistency of its laws:

“The second we stop enforcing immigration law, we invite disaster. We invite death. And we betray the millions who did it the right way.”