Border Czar Says Federal Government Working to Increase Deportations

Tom Homan said in a new interview that more than 800,000 people have been deported since the start of the second Trump administration.
Border Czar Says Federal Government Working to Increase Deportations
Border czar Tom Homan speaks on stage during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, northwest of Dallas, on March 26, 2026. Leandro Lozada/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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White House designated border czar Tom Homan said in an interview published on Wednesday that the administration is working to increase the number of deportations amid a slowdown following a leadership shakeup.

“We are after everyone, but again, you’ve got to prioritize those who are the biggest threats to our national security, public safety,” Homan told the Washington Examiner, referring to illegal immigrants who are being targeted for deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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