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Border czar Tom Homan is racing to quickly build a working relationship with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, hoping to shape interior enforcement and stay aligned with Mullin from the start after a fractious run-in with Kristi Noem; Mullin’s appointment arrives as the White House navigates internal tensions and a possible government shutdown amid debates over enforcement policy.
Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the public face of Trump’s mass immigration raids, now faces an uncertain future amid mounting public backlash after deadly shootings in Minnesota and contested statements by officials. While reports vary on whether he’ll be reassigned or leave, analysts differ on whether a personnel shake-up would alter policy, which hardliners like Stephen Miller continue to shape. The episode has intensified debates over enforcement tactics, accountability, and due process, and questions remain about whether leadership changes will change the broader approach to interior immigration operations.
Trump shifts toward de-escalation in Minnesota immigration operations by sending border czar Tom Homan to oversee enforcement and reducing Border Patrol presence, while claiming progress with Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey and signaling a more collaborative tone amid ongoing investigations and past rhetoric labeling some critics and victims as domestic terrorists.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met with federal border czar Tom Homan after President Trump announced Homan would take over immigration enforcement in the state; they stressed the need for ongoing dialogue. Walz outlined three priorities: impartial investigations into federal-agent–involved Minneapolis shootings, a swift reduction of federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to a campaign of retaliation against him, with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety serving as the liaison to coordinate with Homan on these goals.
The White House defends border czar Tom Homan, asserting he did nothing wrong amid a DOJ investigation, which found no evidence of illegal activity, and emphasizes his support for the administration's immigration agenda.
The White House has expressed full support for Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, amid reports that he accepted a $50,000 bribe from an undercover FBI agent last year; however, officials stated no evidence of wrongdoing was found.
White House border czar Tom Homan clarified that his previous comments about immigration agents detaining individuals based on location, occupation, and physical appearance were taken out of context, emphasizing that physical description alone cannot be the sole reason for detention and that officers are well-trained. His remarks followed a federal judge's restraining orders against targeting individuals based on race, which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized as politically motivated.