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

Send us a text In 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/RealTomHoman Follow Us! X: https://x.com/13thandPark IG: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_park www.ballardpartners.com Chapters: 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 Badge 15:15 – What Americans Would Learn Walking in ICE’s Shoes 16:39 – The Lives ICE Protects Every Single Day 18:36 - Closing Thoughts from Tom Homan Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqqjgPtA7NR2cJewPqbNQ?si=e9df5028fc0e4dd9 Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13th-park/id1645880081 About 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