White House border czar Tom Homan stated Monday that Joe Biden is the first president in U.S. history to intentionally leave the southern border unsecured. Speaking at a White House press briefing on April 28, 2025, Homan sharply contrasted President Donald Trump’s historic success at securing the border with Biden’s record-setting illegal immigration surge.
Homan, who served under multiple administrations, noted that even Presidents Obama and Clinton took action to secure the border. In his remarks, Homan accused Biden of prioritizing future political power over national security, claiming the administration’s lax immigration policies are designed to create future Democratic voters through amnesty.
During Biden’s presidency, unlawful border crossings reached 11,000 to 15,000 per day, compared to just 178 crossings reported in a recent 24-hour period under President Trump. Additionally, Homan cited 1,800 known “gotaways” under Biden compared to only 38 under Trump. Homan further revealed that from January 20 to April 1, 2024, Biden’s administration released 184,000 illegal immigrants into the interior of the country, while Trump’s administration had released only nine individuals during the same time frame.
Homan also announced 139,000 deportations under President Trump’s leadership, with a strong focus on removing illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes. The administration underscored its priorities by placing signs on the White House lawn showing mugshots of deported criminals.
Addressing a separate issue, Homan condemned Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s alleged actions in assisting an illegal immigrant evade federal authorities. He stressed that harboring illegal immigrants would not be tolerated, regardless of status or position.
Homan’s comments highlight a stark divide between President Trump’s commitment to border security and the Biden administration’s deliberate undermining of America’s sovereignty.
