**Trump Appoints Tom Homan as “Border Czar” for Massive Deportation Strategy**
Donald Trump, the 78-year-old former US president, has announced that Tom Homan, former interim director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Trump’s previous administration, will assume the role of “Border Czar” in his upcoming government. This announcement was made via Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, on the night of November 10, 2024.
Trump expressed confidence in Homan, stating, “I am delighted to announce that former ICE Director and staunch advocate of border control, Tom Homan, will join the Trump Administration in charge of our nation’s borders. I’ve known Tom for years, and there’s no one better for the job of overseeing and managing our borders. Tom will also oversee the deportation of illegal foreigners back to their home countries. Congratulations to Tom, who I am sure will do a fantastic and long-awaited job.”
Homan, in a recent interview on ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ on Fox News, assured that the military would not be used to locate and apprehend illegal immigrants in the US. Instead, ICE would execute Trump’s plans in a “humane” manner. “It will be a well-directed and planned operation, performed by ICE. The men and women of ICE do this daily. They are good at it… When we start, we will know who we are looking for and quite likely know where they will be, and it will be done humanely,” Homan emphasized.
**Secondary Article: Details Emerge on Trump’s Potential Deportation Plans**
According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on November 9, 2024, the team of President-elect Trump is swiftly preparing to fulfill his promise of large-scale deportations. The report indicates that his aides are contemplating declaring a national emergency to utilize military resources for detaining and expelling migrants, alongside plans to resume construction of the border wall.
The initial focus, as per The Wall Street Journal, will be on deporting around 1.3 million undocumented migrants who have already received deportation orders. Another proposed change under Trump’s second administration would be reversing current President Joseph Biden’s policy of not pursuing undocumented immigrants without criminal offenses.
Detailed discussions include engaging in robust negotiations with Mexico to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy. Additionally, Trump’s advisors are examining options to revoke deportation protections for many immigrants who have been granted Temporary Protected Status or humanitarian parole.
The report highlights the complexity and massive cost associated with such a deportation operation, with estimates suggesting it could amount to $968 billion over a decade. Furthermore, the possibility of utilizing military bases and transport for detainment and deportation was also considered, though the legality of these measures remains uncertain.
There is also a discussion about offering undocumented migrants the chance to leave the US voluntarily without sanctions, providing them an opportunity to return legally if eligible. As the inauguration day approaches, Trump’s immigration strategy is gaining significant attention and could potentially reshape the lives of millions of migrants in the country.