The Trump administration's incoming border czar has criticized Democratic governors who have stated that they will protect immigrants in their states from mass deportation raids, warning them not to obstruct deportation efforts conducted by the administration.
President-elect Donald Trump named former police officer Tom Homan as his administration's incoming border czar in a statement posted to Truth Social on Sunday. Homan, who was also formerly the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump's last presidency, is expected to conduct deportations of undocumented immigrants, which is a large aspect of the border policy Trump's campaign advertised to voters.
"If you're not gonna help us, get the hell out of the way. Because we're going to do it ... we may have to double the number of agents we send to New York City," said Homan, speaking about his intentions to see deportation programs through in speaking with Fox News Digital.
Incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan on blue state governors saying they will protect people from deportation raids: "If you're not gonna help us, get the hell out of the way. Because we're going to do it ... we may have to double the number of agents we send to New York City." pic.twitter.com/K0TNnqZ54c
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Homan was directly addressing Democratic officials who have voiced their refusal to support deportation programs, even stating that they will not assist in efforts within their own state.
He also speculated that the purported increase of crime would encourage Democratic or sanctuary jurisdictions to cooperate with mass deportation efforts.
"They're not going to say it, but with all the alien crime and the young women being sexually assaulted and murdered, some sheriffs have been coming forward and working with us behind the scenes," he said.
Last week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey stated that "every tool in the tool box has got to be used to protect our citizens, to protect our residents and protect our states and to hold the line on democracy and the rule of law as a basic principle."
When asked if she would allow the Trump administration to enlist the Massachusetts State Police to assist in mass deportations she responded saying "No. Absolutely not."
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