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Mar 18, 2026

Tom Homan, President Trump’s Border Czar, speaks to The Alex Marlow Show podcast in Washington

Tom Homan Opens Up on Border Security, Personal Sacrifice, and the Human Cost of Illegal Immigration

Tom Homan, widely known as President Donald Trump’s Border Czar, recently spoke on The Alex Marlow Show podcast in Washington, D.C., offering a deeply personal and emotional look into his decades-long career in immigration enforcement—and why he chose to return to public service.

During the interview with Alex Marlow, Homan explained that his decision to rejoin the federal government was driven by one core mission: helping make the southern border safer and preventing further loss of life.


A Lifetime Dedicated to Border Enforcement

Homan’s career began in 1984 when he joined the U.S. Border Patrol. Over the years, he rose through the ranks and eventually became the first official from the Department of Homeland Security to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Throughout his career, Homan has consistently advocated for stronger border enforcement and stricter immigration policies. According to reports from Breitbart News, he has served under six U.S. presidents, beginning with Ronald Reagan, earning a reputation for professionalism across both Republican and Democratic administrations.


Facing Criticism and Personal Risk

Since returning to government under the Trump administration, Homan has become one of the most controversial figures in U.S. immigration policy. Critics of stricter border enforcement have directed significant backlash toward him.

When asked about the threats and criticism he faces, Homan responded bluntly:
“I don’t care.”

However, he acknowledged that the consequences extend beyond himself.

“This is the second time I’ve come out of retirement for the president,” Homan said. “It’s hard to say no when you know you can help fix something where thousands of people have died.”

He added that the threats have forced him to live apart from his family for months, as safety concerns continue to escalate.

“Sadly, my family has to pay the price… but they understand how important this mission is.”


The Emotional Toll of the Job

As the conversation deepened, Homan described the traumatic experiences that have shaped his perspective over more than three decades.

He argued that many critics would better understand his stance if they had witnessed what he has seen firsthand.

Homan recounted heartbreaking scenes involving victims of human trafficking and smuggling operations—stories that, he says, have stayed with him for life.

“If you held the children I’ve held… talked to a 9-year-old girl who was abused multiple times by cartel handlers… you would understand.”

He also described a devastating incident involving migrants trapped in a tractor-trailer.

“There were 19 people dead at my feet… including a 5-year-old boy.”

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