(5MinNewsBreak.com) – President Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, declared that Trump will not hesitate to unleash the full might of the U.S. military against Mexican cartels if they dare to threaten American forces.
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During an interview with ABC News Live, Homan underscored the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to securing the borders and protecting American lives.
This hardline stance comes as cartels continue to profit from the chaos at the southern border, exploiting weak policies that have allowed illegal immigration to spiral out of control.
“I think the cartels would be foolish to take on the military, but we know they’ve taken on the Mexican military before, but now we have the United States military,” Homan stated.
In an interview with @ABCNewsLive, "Border czar" Tom Homan said Pres. Trump won't hesitate to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the southern border. https://t.co/yOQOBprtGB
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2025
The former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director anticipates an escalation in violence due to the cartels’ record-breaking profits from human smuggling and drug trafficking.
As the Trump administration works to secure the border and disrupt these criminal enterprises, Homan warned, “Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely, because the cartels are making record amounts of money.”
Homan’s tough talk is backed by concrete action. On his first day in office, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, enabling the deployment of armed forces to protect our nation.
This decisive move was followed by an executive order classifying drug cartels and other criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations, giving law enforcement more tools to combat these threats.
While the Biden administration ignored the crisis at the southern border, Trump’s team is taking decisive action.
ICE has been conducting nationwide raids to deport illegal aliens, with a focus on violent criminals.
Approximately 76% of the 14,000 illegals arrested in these raids are criminals, proving the effectiveness of Trump’s approach.
Homan’s no-nonsense approach extends to the asylum system, which he argues has been overwhelmed by fraudulent claims.
He underscored that true asylum seekers should claim asylum at a port of entry, not by entering the country illegally.
This common-sense policy would help legitimate asylum-seekers while preventing abuse of the system by those looking to game it.
As violence escalates and cartels become bolder, only a strong, decisive approach will secure the borders and protect American citizens.
Tom Homan’s warning serves as a reminder that under President Trump’s leadership, America will not back down from threats to sovereignty and security.
The message to cartels and illegal immigrants is clear: The days of open borders and lax enforcement are over.
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