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Trump Naming Controversial Tom Homan Border Czar Suggests Rough Treatment Of Immigrants Ahead

The former director of ICE has been maligned in the past for his extreme measures to enforce illegal immigration policy

Andrew Martin
3 min readNov 12, 2024

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Just a week after winning the 2024 Presidential election, Donald Trump has already started filling out his cabinet and making appointments to what will be key roles in his administration. One that is gaining a lot of attention is naming Tom Homan the new “border czar,” as he has a long reputation for his deep conservative values and rigid stance on illegal immigration that suggests potentially concerning rough treatment for many ahead.

It was just announced that Homan, a veteran law enforcement officer with decades of experience in immigration and border security, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the “border czar” in his incoming administration. This marks a significant development in Trump’s long-stated plans to implement more stringent immigration policies and border control measures. However, his new team member has a controversial past with his aggressive tactics that have often flown in the face of decency.

Homan’s career in law enforcement goes back several decades. He began as a police officer in West…

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Andrew Martin
Andrew Martin

Written by Andrew Martin

Dabbler in soccer, history, investing & writing. Master’s degree in baseball history. Passionate about history, diversity, culture, sports, film and investing .

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