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Trump's Border Czar Criticizes Catholic Church's Immigration Stance

4/15/2026

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Tom Homan, U.S. President Donald Trump's White House Border Czar, expressed disappointment with Catholic Church's stance on illegal immigration in a Newsmax interview.
He said the Church should avoid politics and focus on internal problems.
He argued that a secure border is vital for national security and cited dangers of violence and trafficking.
Homan urged the Vatican to refrain from commenting on immigration after Pope Leo XIV's response to Trump.

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Tom Homan, U.S. President Donald Trump's White House Border Czar, expressed disappointment with Catholic Church's stance on illegal immigration in a Newsmax interview.
He said the Church should avoid politics and focus on internal problems.
He argued that a secure border is vital for national security and cited dangers of violence and trafficking.
Homan urged the Vatican to refrain from commenting on immigration after Pope Leo XIV's response to Trump.