Homan fires back after Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair says group will oppose mass deportations: ‘Game on’
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is taking a firm stand against President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan. Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán, a Democrat from California and chairwoman of the caucus, stated on Friday that the planned mass deportations would have a detrimental impact on the U.S. economy.
In response to Barragán’s remarks, Tom Homan, who has been selected by Trump to serve as the “border czar,” expressed his disagreement. During an appearance on “Fox News Live” on Saturday, Homan defiantly declared, “Game on,” and later added, “shame on her.”
Homan, a former acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), went on to suggest that Barragán should resign from Congress, emphasizing that ICE is responsible for enforcing laws established by the nation’s lawmakers.
Prior to his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Trump had promised to implement the largest mass deportation initiative in the country’s history. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump hinted at the possibility of declaring a national emergency and utilizing military resources to carry out the deportation efforts.
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton also weighed in on the matter, stating in a post on Truth Social that reports indicated the incoming Trump administration was prepared to declare a national emergency and utilize military assets to combat what he referred to as the “Biden invasion.”
A Fox News Poll conducted in October revealed that 67% of registered voters supported a policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to their countries of origin.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and other critics of Trump’s mass deportation plan continue to voice their opposition, citing concerns about the economic repercussions and the potential humanitarian impact of such a large-scale deportation effort. The debate surrounding immigration policy and enforcement remains a contentious issue in American politics.
(Authored by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital)
