Tom Homan, the appointed border czar under President Trump's administration, disclosed a personal sacrifice he's had to make due to his high-profile role in immigration enforcement: he lives apart from his wife for safety reasons. This revelation came during an interview with Miranda Devine on the "Pod Force One" podcast, which aired Wednesday. Homan, who also served as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has faced multiple security threats that have necessitated this extraordinary measure.
The decision to live separately is influenced not only by Homan's demanding work schedule but also, and more critically, by the death threats that have been directed at him and his family. "My wife's living separately from me right now, mainly because I worked for many hours, but mostly because of the death threats against me," Homan said during the interview. His wife currently resides at an undisclosed location to ensure her safety.
Homan's role as border czar places him at the forefront of President Trump's mass deportation initiative, a fundamental aspect of the administration's approach to immigration. The position was offered to him shortly after Trump's reelection victory in November, following his retirement from ICE, where his confirmation for the permanent director role was stalled in the Senate due to concerns over his agency record.
The former ICE director recounted the moment he received a call from President Trump while dining with his wife, an invitation to rejoin the government and address immigration issues he had been vocal about. This illustrates Homan's dedication to the administration's immigration policies, despite the personal costs and security concerns affecting his family life.
The border czar's situation has garnered attention in the context of broader national debates over immigration enforcement. Recently, Homan was in the news after California Governor Gavin Newsom openly challenged him, intensifying tensions over federal immigration policy. This occurred amid violent protests against ICE in Los Angeles. Newsom's confrontational stance and Homan's stern warnings against interference with immigration enforcement represent the heated climate surrounding this issue.
