Tom Homan

Tom Homan, the administration's border enforcement chief, has pushed back against Republican lawmakers who have sought to distance themselves from the government's hardline immigration policies. His remarks sharpen tensions inside the party, as some Republicans worry the aggressive deportation drive is hurting them politically while Homan insists the enforcement agenda should be defended, not disavowed.

White House border czar Tom Homan publicly defended US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, challenging critics by asking them to name a single case where enforcement went too far. His comments come as a growing number of Republicans have voiced concern over the scale and tactics of the ICE crackdown, splitting the party on immigration enforcement.