Incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan expressed concern over recent death threats against Trump nominees, stating that he now takes such threats more seriously following the recent incidents. Homan revealed that he had previously received death threats against himself and his family during his tenure as the ICE director in the first administration. He mentioned having had a security detail due to numerous threats, even after retiring from his position.
Homan attributed the negative press surrounding Trump to exacerbating the situation, citing media portrayals of him as racist and responsible for family separations. He emphasized that such negative coverage could incite individuals to act on threats, urging for a more responsible media approach.
The threats against nearly a dozen of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees and appointees were reported to include bomb threats and 'swatting,' prompting a swift law enforcement response. The targeted individuals included John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Brooke Rollins, Lee Zeldin, GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and the family of former Trump attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz.
In response to the threats, Homan asserted that he refuses to be intimidated and silenced by such actions. He called for a strong response once the perpetrators behind the threats are identified, emphasizing the need to address such behavior decisively.
