Trump Deploys 'Border Czar' Tom Homan to Minneapolis Amid Protests

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Firstpost•27-01-2026, 13:21
Trump Deploys 'Border Czar' Tom Homan to Minneapolis Amid Protests
- •US President Donald Trump is sending his 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minneapolis following protests and outrage over a second shooting in the city.
- •Homan, a former Border Patrol agent and ICE official, will report directly to Trump, who described him as "tough but fair."
- •His visit comes amidst growing calls for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics, especially after a fatal shooting by ICE agents.
- •Homan is known for his staunch support of Trump's immigration policies, advocating for targeting all undocumented individuals, not just those with criminal histories.
- •Despite past bribery accusations that were shut down by the Trump Justice Department, Homan is expected to play a key role in potential future immigration enforcement.
Why It Matters: Trump dispatches 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minneapolis to address immigration enforcement amid ongoing protests.
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