Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan on Defending the Border, Fixing Immigration & Saving Lives

Send us Fan MailIn this exclusive interview, Tom Homan—Trump’s Border Czar and current White House Executive Associate Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations—joins 13th & Park to break down the crisis at America’s southern border. From the surge in illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking to his front-line experiences leading ICE, Homan offers a direct, unfiltered look at what’s driving the chaos—and what needs to change to secure the country.Follow Homan on X: https://x.com/RealTomHomanFollow Us!X: https://x.com/13thandParkIG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkwww.ballardpartners.comChapters:00:00 - Intro: Tom Homan Joins 13th & Park  01:10 - 16 Iranians Detained: Why ICE’s Job Is a National Security Issue  02:03 - Deportation Isn’t Partisan—It’s About Securing the Country  02:42 - When a Vice Mayor Called for Gangs to Target ICE  04:00 - Homan’s First Experience on the Border  05:42 - The Story That Changed Everything for Tom  09:18 - Walking the Line Between Compassion and Common Sense  09:55 - “If There’s No Border, There’s No Country”  10:15 - Do Democrats Regret Their Border Policies?  11:33 - How Dangerous Are the Cartels to America?  12:21 - The Sleeper Cell Threat No One’s Talking About  13:28 – The Misconceptions About ICE—and the People Behind the Badge15:15 – What Americans Would Learn Walking in ICE’s Shoes16:39 – The Lives ICE Protects Every Single Day18:36 - Closing Thoughts from Tom HomanListen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081About 13th and Park:13th and Park is a dynamic media platform produced by Ballard Partners. We bring you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis on key issues shaping industries, policy, and business trends. Our content features thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers exploring topics ranging from policy influence, business innovation, trade regulations, and more.Subscribe to stay updated on the latest videos, exclusive interviews, and expert insights shaping the future of business, policy, and public affairs.#TomHoman #BorderCzar #TrumpAdministration #ImmigrationCrisis #FentanylCrisis #13thAndPark #ImmigrationPolicy #BorderSecurity #ICE #nationalsecurity