Tom Homan says border enforcement has reached ‘unprecedented’ security levels in 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: White House Border Czar Tom Homan said President Donald Trump’s border enforcement policies have produced results unlike anything he has seen in his four decades of service, calling current conditions “unprecedented.”

Speaking on 'Sunday Morning Futures,' Homan said he recently completed a multi-day review of the southern border across California, Texas, and Arizona, traveling by air, boat, and vehicle. “I didn’t see a single illegal alien,” Homan said, adding, “I’ve been doing this since 1984… It’s the most secure border ever.”

He attributed the sharp decline in unauthorized crossings to heightened enforcement and full operational vigilance along the border, noting that crossings are down significantly compared to prior years. 

Tom Homan says Trump border enforcement improved security

Tom Homan said conditions at the southern border during the previous administration posed serious national security challenges, arguing that vetting processes were inadequate because the United States lacks access to foreign criminal databases.

“We don’t have access to other countries’ criminal data,” Homan said, questioning how background checks could be fully verified under those circumstances.

He said the approach under President Donald Trump has shifted toward prevention and enforcement, which he described as measures that save lives and strengthen overall border security. 

Tom Homan warns of surge in threats against federal border agents

Tom Homan warned that federal agents are facing a sharp rise in hostile actions, citing internal data that shows significant increases in threats and interference.

Homan credited the Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, for aggressively pursuing federal prosecutions related to obstruction and interference with officers.

“There is zero tolerance,” Homan said, adding that such violations now routinely result in federal charges.

He urged public officials to temper their rhetoric, warning that inflammatory language could endanger officers, and said he remains concerned about agent safety if tensions continue to escalate.

Tom Homan warns judges, officials face prosecution for blocking enforcement

Tom Homan said enforcement actions apply equally regardless of position, pointing to recent legal cases involving public officials accused of obstructing federal duties.

“You cross a line, you’ll be prosecuted,” Homan said. “Even if you’re a judge.”

He argued that current enforcement reflects voter-backed policy and said violations of federal law will continue to carry consequences. Homan added that federal agencies have located more than 129,000 minors who were previously unaccounted for after entering the country in prior years.

He credited coordination among the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services for the effort, calling the progress “incredible.”

According to Homan, locating and reuniting minors with family members remains a priority under the current administration.

Homan also said he plans to speak at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona, where he intends to discuss border enforcement outcomes and engage directly with younger audiences.

“I want to talk about the successes of the President Trump administration,” Homan said, adding that he believes younger Americans are becoming more engaged in policy outcomes and that he looks forward to addressing them “eye to eye."