Watch: Trump Appoints Tom Homan as ‘Border Czar’ to Oversee Deportations

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former acting ICE Director Tom Homan as the “border czar” for his next administration. Known for supporting Trump’s strict “zero tolerance” immigration policy, Homan will oversee all border-related matters, including the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security.

Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump praised Homan’s expertise, stating he would manage deportations and border security with precision. “Tom Homan will be in charge of all deportations of illegal immigrants to their countries of origin. I know he’ll do an outstanding job,” Trump said.

The term “border czar” has been used by Trump and other Republicans to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of migration from Central America. Trump’s initial plans as President-elect include stringent immigration measures, with Homan at the helm to ensure their implementation.

Homan, in a previous role, pledged to lead a significant deportation force. In an October interview on 60 Minutes, he affirmed that deportations could be conducted without separating families, stating, “Families can be deported together.”

Speaking recently on Fox News, Homan clarified that military forces wouldn’t be involved in arrests. Instead, he emphasized that ICE would carry out deportations in an organized, humane way, saying, “Our operations are targeted and well-planned, carried out by experienced ICE agents who know who and where they’re looking for.”