The upcoming Trump administration is not playing anymore games.
Tom Homan, the incoming Border Czar under President-elect Donald Trump, is making it clear that he’s ready to take on any resistance to the administration’s bold plan to prioritize mass deportations, especially in Chicago. This comes after Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois threatened him, saying, “Whenever you show up to #IL03, an area made stronger and more powerful by immigrants, you better be prepared to face the resistance.”
Homan, unfazed by the threat, responded directly in an interview with Fox News Digital: “Message received. Please review 18 USC 111 and 8 USC 1324 (iii). Game on.” He was referring to federal statutes that prohibit obstructing law enforcement officers and harboring illegal immigrants. Homan made it clear that he’s prepared to enforce the law, no matter the opposition.
In a recent speech in Chicago, Homan told local Republicans that Illinois Democrats could either “come to the table” and work with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement or “get the hell out of the way.” This comment sparked fierce backlash from Rep. Ramirez, who vowed to block Homan’s plans at every turn. However, Homan made it clear that his mission is to prioritize public safety, particularly by removing criminal aliens from American communities. “If any elected official wants to prevent the removal of public safety threats, especially illegal aliens, they’re not doing their job,” he said. “The number one responsibility of elected officials is to protect their community.”
Homan also pointed to the growing threat of violent gangs like the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua, which has spread across the U.S., including in Chicago. He emphasized that removing criminal illegal aliens is a matter of public safety, not politics. “It’s not about immigration status; it’s about protecting American families,” he declared.
As Homan prepares to carry out these deportations, he remains unwavering in his commitment to safeguarding American communities—no matter how much resistance he faces from the left. The message is clear: the Trump administration is ready to enforce the law, and they expect local officials to either support it or get out of the way.