Tom Homan, the Trump administration's top border policy official,
recently shared the reasons that led him to become deeply involved in efforts
to strengthen security on the U.S.-Mexico border. During a conversation with
Alex Marlow, editorial director of Breitbart News, Homan recounted experiences
he described as profoundly impactful and decisive in his decision to take on
this role.
In the interview, he explained that his motivation stems not
only from political considerations but also from experiences accumulated over
years of working on immigration issues. He maintained that he has witnessed
situations that, in his opinion, demonstrate the complex human consequences of
uncontrolled migration flows, including risks to vulnerable people and tensions
in border communities.
Homan argued that these personal experiences reinforced his
conviction to collaborate with the administration on implementing stricter
measures. From his perspective, the immigration debate is not limited to
statistics or ideological rhetoric but involves everyday realities that affect
both migrants and U.S. citizens. Therefore, he stated that his commitment to
border policy arises from a combination of professional responsibility and
personal motivations linked to what he considers a crisis with profound social
effects.