In a recent interview, Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick for border czar, emphasized the urgent need to locate and protect 300,000 missing children caught in the nation’s ongoing border crisis. Homan revealed the alarming statistic during an appearance on Fox News, citing that over 50 million children have been trafficked into the United States, many of whom were released to unvetted sponsors by the previous administration.
He raised concerns that these children are at risk of being exploited for forced labor, sex trafficking, or being placed with dangerous individuals.
Homan’s remarks came as Trump’s incoming administration prepares to declare a national emergency to facilitate mass deportations of illegal immigrants.
He outlined a three-tiered approach to these deportations, with the first priority being individuals who pose national security threats. The second tier focuses on securing the border, while the third, according to Homan, will prioritize rescuing missing children.
The former ICE director also criticized the Biden administration for its reduction in deportations of criminal aliens, stating that under Trump, these removals were much more effective. Homan reiterated the need to “finish the job” by completing the border wall and ensuring tighter border security.
Despite opposition from several Democratic officials, who have vowed not to cooperate with the new administration’s deportation plans, Homan’s comments underscore a firm stance on reversing what he views as weaknesses in current immigration enforcement.
