Summary
President Donald Trump has appointed Tom Homan as his "border tsar" in Minneapolis to lead immigration enforcement after incidents involving federal agents. Homan has a long history in immigration roles and is a strong advocate for Trump's immigration policies. This move comes as another official, Gregory Bovino, is expected to leave Minneapolis.
Key Facts
- President Trump selected Tom Homan to lead immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
- Two U.S. citizens were shot by federal agents in Minneapolis recently.
- Homan has experience in immigration across different government administrations.
- He first joined the U.S. border patrol in 1984 and worked his way up in immigration enforcement.
- Homan was appointed by Trump's Chief of Staff to lead ICE in 2017 and again in 2024.
- The title "border tsar" is informal and means overseeing border policy across different agencies.
- Homan supports strict deportation policies but acknowledges issues with sanctuary cities.
- Homan was previously involved in a dropped bribery case, which the White House defended as entrapment.
