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Trump's Border Czar Addresses Controversy Over Shooting Claims

2/20/2026

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During a CNN interview, U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan faced questions about DHS integrity and a possible 'lying problem' after Kristi Noem claimed the Alex Pretti shooting contradicted video evidence.
Homan criticized Noem's statements.
He refrained from commenting on ongoing investigations.
He emphasized that agents acting outside policy would be investigated.
Homan's deployment to Minneapolis to oversee immigration enforcement replaced Noem and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino.

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Story summary

During a CNN interview, U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan faced questions about DHS integrity and a possible 'lying problem' after Kristi Noem claimed the Alex Pretti shooting contradicted video evidence.
Homan criticized Noem's statements.
He refrained from commenting on ongoing investigations.
He emphasized that agents acting outside policy would be investigated.
Homan's deployment to Minneapolis to oversee immigration enforcement replaced Noem and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino.