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Czar Invites Pope to ICE Ride-Along, Cites 96.7% Drop

4/24/2026

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Tom Homan, U.S. Border Security czar, invited Pope Leo XIV to ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on policy.
He framed border security as imperative, warning a border endangers migrants and fuels cartels.
He cited a 96.7% drop in immigration under President Donald Trump, linking it to fewer crimes and fentanyl.
Vice President JD Vance praised the Pope for avoiding a debate with president and said media narrative is overly conflict-driven.

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Tom Homan, U.S. Border Security czar, invited Pope Leo XIV to ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on policy.
He framed border security as imperative, warning a border endangers migrants and fuels cartels.
He cited a 96.7% drop in immigration under President Donald Trump, linking it to fewer crimes and fentanyl.
Vice President JD Vance praised the Pope for avoiding a debate with president and said media narrative is overly conflict-driven.