Homan defends ICE officers’ masks as safety gear amid rising threats
TL;DR
White House border czar Tom Homan says he dislikes masks worn by ICE officers but argues they are necessary to protect personnel amid a surge in assaults and threats; Democrats push for reforms such as body cameras, identification measures, and warrants, while DHS funding negotiations continue and a partial shutdown looms.
- Border czar Tom Homan says "I don't like the masks" on ICE officers, but they "have to protect themselves" CBS News
- Trump border czar dismisses Democratic demands to reform ICE Reuters
- The High-Stakes Fight Over Masked Federal Agents The New York Times
- Homan says he doesn’t ‘know’ meaning behind Noem’s ‘right leaders’ comments The Hill
- Border czar Tom Homan declines to defend Kristi Noem, admits they still disagree in new interview New York Post
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