Reading Between the Border: Tom Homan's Appraisal of Shrinking Illegals Influx under Trump
"White House boasts about a 100-day intensified enforcement strategy against border crossings by immigrants, following allegations of Biden intentionally weakening border security"
ICE honcho Tom Homan is blowing trumpets about a whopping 96% drop in illegal immigration under the Trump presidency. The anchor of border security took center stage at a White House briefing, alongside Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, to share the administration's triumphs concerning border control.
The celebration of the beginning of Trump's second term in office took a focus on combating illegal immigration on Monday. Homan, an experienced bulk of over 40 years in border patrol, couldn't hide his elation as he praised the administration's commitment to securing the border.
Coalescing with Leavitt, Homan highlighted the vast reduction in immigrants entering the country illegally. New executive orders were also showcased, emphasizing the country's commitment to enforcing deportations and amplifying border security.
Leavitt stressed, "We are embarking upon the largest deportation campaign in American history. After four years of being maligned by the Biden-Harris administration, our relentless ICE officers can finally perform their duties."
Homan leveled accusations at the Biden administration, stating that they had purposely "unsecured the border." In contrast, he argued that the Trump administration was handed a secure border from its predecessor.
Referencing his extensive career under six presidents, including Ronald Reagan, Homan underscored the critical role border security played in maintaining national security. He criticized President Biden as the first in history to willfully disregard border protection.
But what does this significant decrease in illegal immigration truly mean for the country? Homan questioned:
"With 96% fewer people crossing the border, how many girls are escaping sexual assault from cartels? How many children are surviving the perilous journey? How many women and children are protected from sexual trafficking? How many known and suspected terrorists are kept out of the nation? How many pounds of fentanyl isn't poisoning our citizens?"
The white-knuckled Operation Tidal Wave, spearheaded by the administration, has already marked the largest deportation operation in American history. More robust deportations are expected to continue, foreshadowing an escalating crackdown on illegal immigration.
With 100,000 deportations accomplished by the administration in early April, a new total has not yet been disclosed. Despite mixed opinions on Trump's immigration policies, their popularity endures, evidenced by recent polls.
This dramatic decrease in illegal immigration, largely attributed to increased enforcement measures, has implications far beyond the border. As Homan emphasized, securing our borders and protecting our citizens remains paramount to national security.
- Tom Homan, a veteran of over 40 years in border patrol, lauded the Trump administration for achieving a 96% drop in illegal immigration during their tenure and claimed this decrease would significantly reduce incidents of sexual assault, perilous journeys, sexual trafficking, and fentanyl poisoning.
- At a White House briefing, Homan and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the administration's plan for the largest deportation campaign in American history, aiming to bolster border security.
- Leavitt asserted that, after suffering four years of criticism from the Biden-Harris administration, ICE officers would now be able to perform their duties effectively, with an increased focus on deportations and border security.
- Homan accused the Biden administration of intentionally "unsecuring the border," criticized President Biden for being the first to disregard border protection, and highlighted the critical role border security plays in maintaining national security.
- With Operation Tidal Wave already marking the largest deportation operation in American history and 100,000 deportations achieved in early April, the administration anticipated more robust deportations to continue, signaling an escalating crackdown on illegal immigration.
