Planning for Mass Deportations: What Trump’s Border Czar Told Republicans

When Donald Trump was about to become president, his border czar, Tom Homan, had some news for Republican lawmakers. He told them not to expect too much from the initial deportation plans. Why? Because there wasn’t enough money or resources to handle a massive operation. Republicans had big dreams, like deporting up to 20 million illegal immigrants. But Homan had a more realistic plan. He suggested focusing on the 1 to 2 million people who were already ordered to leave. This was a tough reality check for lawmakers who had promised big changes during their campaigns.

They were learning that turning promises into action wasn’t easy, especially with budget constraints. Homan made it clear that more money and agents were needed to carry out the plans. Some Republicans understood the funding issue, but they also believed that deporting people would save money in the long run. Despite all the challenges, they knew they had to start somewhere.

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