Tom Homan Pushes To Increase Efforts Combatting Illegal Immigration Tenfold

In a fiery address that underscored the Trump administration’s renewed crackdown on illegal immigration, Tom Homan, the newly appointed Border Czar, declared that current enforcement efforts must “increase tenfold” to fully secure the southern border and protect American communities.

Homan, a former acting director of ICE and longtime immigration hawk, made the remarks during a panel at the New College of Florida, where he outlined the Trump team’s aggressive plans to reverse the damage caused by years of open-border policies under the Biden administration.

Border Security: Immediate Impact, Long-Term Goals

Homan highlighted the massive drop in illegal crossings already achieved under Trump’s renewed policies—a 96% reduction in just six weeks. But he warned that while the numbers are down, the threat hasn’t gone away.

“We have 2.2 million ‘gotaways’ who crossed during the Biden years—people who evaded capture and disappeared into the country,” Homan said. “We don’t know who they are, where they are, or what they’re planning. That’s unacceptable.”

He emphasized that many of these individuals could include violent criminals, drug traffickers, or even terrorists, making it clear that a massive ramp-up in enforcement is not optional—it’s a national security necessity.

Tenfold Increase in Enforcement Efforts

Homan called for a dramatic escalation in operations, stating that the country needs to:

Increase deportations of illegal aliens, especially those with criminal records or gang affiliations.
Deploy more personnel and technology to the border, including potential National Guard support.
Crack down on sanctuary cities that obstruct cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Restore Trump-era programs like Remain in Mexico and expanded use of expedited removal.

“We’re going to enforce the law at a level this country hasn’t seen before,” Homan said. “We’re just getting started.”

Public Hotline and Community Involvement

One of the more controversial proposals includes launching a public tip line—a national hotline where Americans can report suspected illegal aliens, especially those involved in criminal activity.

“This isn’t about neighbors spying on neighbors. It’s about giving the American people a way to help us protect their communities,” Homan explained.

The hotline, similar to those used by ICE during Trump’s first term, would enable faster identification of repeat offenders, violent criminals, and individuals who continue to evade law enforcement.

Biden’s Border Disaster in the Crosshairs

Homan didn’t hold back in criticizing the Biden administration, calling its immigration policies “catastrophic failures” that invited lawlessness, empowered cartels, and created the worst border crisis in American history.

“Fentanyl is pouring across our border, women and children are being trafficked, and the cartels are making billions,” Homan said. “And Joe Biden not only stood by—he enabled it.”

Under Trump’s leadership, Homan vowed to shut down cartel operations, restore border integrity, and bring order to a system that’s been exploited for years.

Backlash from the Left – and a Warning

Predictably, Homan’s remarks sparked outrage from open-borders advocates and leftist media outlets, who accused him of pushing “mass deportations” and “militarizing immigration policy.”

But Homan made it clear:
“We’re not going to be lectured by people who let millions of illegal aliens flood into our country. We’re going to do what’s right—protect our sovereignty, defend our laws, and put Americans first.”

The Bottom Line

With Tom Homan at the helm, the Trump administration’s immigration agenda is moving full speed ahead. Backed by data, armed with experience, and driven by results, Homan is proving once again that strong borders and strong leadership go hand in hand.

The message is clear: If you’re in this country illegally, your time is up. And if you’re a criminal hiding behind open-border chaos, we’re coming for you.

.@RealTomHoman: “In four weeks, we arrested more criminal aliens in the interior of the United States than Joe Biden did in a year… Border numbers right now are down 96%… We did in six weeks what Joe Biden refused to do in four years.” pic.twitter.com/rV7TlcnJWm

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 20, 2025