Trump's Border Czar Vows Action Against States That Resist Cooperation

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for "border czar," has made a bold promise: federal funding will be slashed for states that refuse to comply with the administration’s immigration policies. Homan’s remarks came during an interview on Mark Levin’s Life, Liberty and Levin, where he also disclosed the personal toll of his role, including death threats and the need to relocate his family for their safety.

Levin: If you have a governor who says I am not going to cooperate, I'm going to block you.. federal funds should be slashed to that state…

Homan: That’s going to happen. President Trump will do that. pic.twitter.com/Qmu65zQrfs

— Acyn (@Acyn) November 25, 2024

The conversation revolved around what Levin termed the "border crisis" and the actions Homan plans to take against states and cities—particularly sanctuary jurisdictions—that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Levin emphasized the leverage federal funding provides, stating, “If you have a governor who says, ‘I’m not going to cooperate’...then federal funds should be slashed to that state, and I mean hugely so, so that the people of that state understand that the governor is the responsible party.”

Homan wholeheartedly agreed. “And that’s going to happen. Guaranteed, President Trump is going to do that,” he confirmed, signaling the administration’s intent to use financial consequences as a tool to enforce compliance.

During the interview, Homan shared how his position has drawn significant backlash. “This administration has turned this world upside down, so now I’m being attacked,” he said. “I got death threats; my family’s not even living in my home right now.” While he refrained from providing specific details, his comments reflected the personal risks tied to his role.

Despite the threats, Homan remained resolute, urging detractors to prioritize community safety over political grievances. “You can hate Trump all you want, but you gotta love your community more than you hate President Trump,” he asserted.

Homan’s firm stance is not new. Speaking on Fox & Friends last week, he issued a blunt warning to Democratic governors opposing the administration’s immigration agenda: “Get the hell out of the way and don’t cross that line.”

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, Homan’s comments offer a glimpse into its uncompromising approach to immigration enforcement. With promises of federal funding cuts and fiery rhetoric, the administration’s plans are already stirring fierce debate and resistance. Whether Homan’s strategy will compel state and local governments to align with federal policies remains to be seen, but the stakes are clearly high for all parties involved.

Based on a report by Daily Beast 2024-11-26