President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will serve as “border czar” in his new administration.

“I am pleased to announce that former ICE Director and border control farmer Tom Homan will be joining the Trump administration in charge of our nation’s borders,” he wrote on his Truth Social website late Sunday.

“I have known Tom for a long time and there is no one better at controlling and policing our borders. Tom Homan will also be responsible for all deportations of illegal aliens back to their country of origin. Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt that he will do a fantastic and long-awaited job,” he added.

As reported A?Homan was expected to be offered a position related to the border and Trump’s commitment to launch the largest deportation operation in the country’s history.

In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be responsible for all deportations of illegal aliens back to their country of origin,” a central part of his agenda.

The role does not require Senate confirmation.

In an interview on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Homan said the military will not round up and arrest illegal immigrants in the country and that ICE will take steps to implement Trump’s plans in a “humane manner.”

“It will be a well-targeted, well-planned operation led by ICE people. The men and women of ICE do this every day. They are good at it,” he said. “When we go there, we’ll know who we’re looking for. We most likely know where they will be and it will be done in a humane manner.”

Who is Tom Homan?

Tom Homan is a former Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term as President.

Homan, a seasoned law enforcement professional with decades of experience, served as ICE director during the first 16 months of Trump’s presidency, overseeing key immigration enforcement actions.

Known for his strong support of Trump’s tough stance on immigration, Homan has become a vocal supporter of stricter border security and deportation policies.

Before becoming ICE director, Homan had a long career with the US Border Patrol and ICE, rising through the ranks to become the agency’s deputy director. Although never confirmed by the Senate, Homan has temporarily led ICE since the start of Trump’s presidency, thanks to his existing position as deputy director. Under his leadership, ICE has stepped up deportation efforts and implemented more aggressive immigration enforcement.

Homan retired from ICE in 2018 after nearly 34 years of service. Since then, he has remained active in immigration policy discussions, often appearing in the media as a staunch advocate for stricter border enforcement. In 2020, Trump named Homan as “border czar,” tasking him with overseeing immigration and border security efforts.