Staff Reports
The anticipation of Donald Trump’s second term is ramping up, and an intriguing crew of former administration heavyweights is reportedly on the shortlist for key appointments within the upcoming Trump administration. With just a couple of years until January 20, 2025, the Trump camp is making it clear that loyalty and hardline stances on security issues are top priorities. According to inside sources, it appears that former homeland security hawks are being kept close to the vest, ready to tackle the challenges of the Biden-Harris era head-on.
Leading the chatter for a high-profile position at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is none other than Tom Homan. Previously the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homan has been selected as Trump’s “border czar.” This title is a clear indication that Trump intends to place someone with a strong track record on immigration at the helm as he gears up to swing the pendulum back from the chaos seen under the current administration. If there’s anyone who knows how to square away the borders, it’s Homan, who has been a vocal critic of the handling of immigration under the Biden administration.
Trump is appointing former ICE director and Project 2025 contributor Tom Homan as his “Border Czar” to be in charge of mass deportations.
Homan was responsible for Trump’s family separation policy and wants to deport children born in the United States to undocumented parents. pic.twitter.com/rkG7D76BxX
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) November 11, 2024
As soon as the announcement dropped, it was clear that Trump believes Homan is uniquely qualified to tackle the myriad of issues spanning the country’s southern edge, as well as northern and maritime borders. The new role will allow Homan to circumvent the arduous Senate confirmation process, a perennial headache for loyal Trump supporters. Instead of facing the circus that tends to erupt in the Senate, his appointment will have him immediately working under the President’s wing as the go-to expert on border-related matters.
Comparisons to the administration’s halcyon days are plenty, and Homan has consistently reminded audiences of the stark differences between his own experiences and the current chaos. Following his retirement as ICE’s acting director in June 2018, Homan remained vocal on immigration matters, often appearing on television to criticize the surging illegal immigration crisis. He is a steadfast reminder of what effective border management looks like, in contrast to the disarray seen today.
Alongside Homan, names like Mark Green, Mark Morgan, and Chad Wolf are being floated for other vital roles. These individuals have staunchly stood by Trump in the wake of his presidency and have proven track records in homeland security. Mark Green, the House Homeland Security Chairman, received notable attention for leading efforts to impeach current DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The many rumors swirling in D.C. point to a serious shift back toward strict border policies as Trump’s administration prepares to implement aggressive measures against illegal immigration.
A special mention goes to Rodney Scott, the former Border Patrol Chief who was ousted early in the Biden era. His removal was regarded by many as purely political, as Scott’s no-nonsense approach posed a threat to the new administration’s lax policies. Returning him to a leadership position within Customs and Border Protection would mark a bold move toward reinstating a robust border enforcement strategy. The constant chatter around Scott underscores the longing for a return to sanity in border management.
In sum, Trump’s team is diligently curating a cast of characters who embrace a tough stance on immigration and homeland security as the end of 2024 approaches. With appointments focusing squarely on enforcing the law and securing the nation’s borders, it seems that Trump is ready to rev up the engines and usher in a new era of no-nonsense governance that aims to undo the mishandling seen in recent years. What a refreshing perspective it is, indeed.
