This new Trump administration is more fierce than the first one.
Tom Homan, former acting ICE Director under President Trump, has issued a stark warning: the number of deportations in the U.S. is expected to rise significantly in the coming weeks as the Trump administration ramps up its immigration enforcement efforts.
During an interview on ABC News’ This Week with Martha Raddatz, Homan made it clear that the administration’s current focus on deporting violent illegal immigrants will soon broaden. He explained that, while the initial phase has concentrated on public safety and national security threats, the operation is set to expand as more resources are allocated to immigration enforcement.
“We’re going to see an increase in arrests and deportations across the nation,” Homan stated. “Right now, we’re focusing on the most dangerous individuals, but as we broaden our scope, more people will be arrested and deported. This is President Trump’s promise to the American people.”
Homan further emphasized that anyone living in the U.S. illegally is at risk of deportation. “If you’re in this country illegally, you’re breaking the law,” he said. “Entering the U.S. unlawfully is a criminal act, and no one should be exempt from the consequences.” He urged those who are illegally residing in the country to leave voluntarily before federal authorities come for them.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about sanctuary cities, which have adopted policies that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Homan criticized these policies, stating that they not only undermine federal immigration enforcement but also put communities at risk. “Sanctuary cities are making our job harder,” Homan remarked during a recent appearance on Fox & Friends. “When local authorities shield illegal immigrants from the law, we’re forced to go into communities and arrest people who may not have been on our radar.”
Homan also highlighted the dangers of an open border, stressing that under the Trump administration’s tougher policies, there had been a significant decline in human trafficking and a reduction in deaths along the southern border. He noted, “A secure border saves lives. Under President Trump, we saw fewer women and children trafficked for sex and fewer deaths during the dangerous journey north.”
In a final call to action, Homan urged local leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, warning that ignoring the law could have deadly consequences. He also reminded the public of the risks associated with the current border crisis, with a surge in migrant deaths and an alarming spike in sex trafficking under President Biden’s less strict immigration policies.
As the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts gain momentum, Homan’s message is clear: the days of leniency and sanctuary policies are over, and those who are in the country illegally should prepare for serious consequences.