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Trump's Border Czar Defends Controversial Somali Remarks

12/7/2025

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Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, defended U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about the Somali community during a Cable News Network (CNN) interview.
He said the remarks were focused on public safety and national security threats.
He acknowledged the directive to target illegal immigrants and did not address the implications of labeling Somalis as "garbage."
Homan expressed unwavering support for Trump's immigration policies despite concerns about racial profiling.

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Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, defended U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about the Somali community during a Cable News Network (CNN) interview.
He said the remarks were focused on public safety and national security threats.
He acknowledged the directive to target illegal immigrants and did not address the implications of labeling Somalis as "garbage."
Homan expressed unwavering support for Trump's immigration policies despite concerns about racial profiling.