Homan Links Migrant Caravans to ‘Biden Effect’
White House border czar Tom Homan attributes rising migrant caravans to the ‘Biden effect’ and calls for Mexico to bolster border security.
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White House border czar Tom Homan has linked the resurgence of migrant caravans in Mexico to what he calls the ‘Biden effect,’ asserting that the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement remains unchanged despite Democratic gains in the midterm elections. Speaking on Fox News’s America Reports, Homan emphasized that the White House remains ‘bright red,’ reaffirming President Trump’s legacy of securing the border. He warned that migrants attempting to cross into the U.S. would face prosecution, incarceration, and eventual deportation, stating, ‘These caravans come to the border all they want. They’re not going to be released in the United States.’
Call for Mexico to Reinforce Border Security
Homan also urged Mexico to deploy troops along its northern and southern borders, echoing the 2019 agreement that saw 6,000 National Guard personnel stationed at the southern border to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs. Mexico has already taken action, with National Guard and immigration officers blocking a road in Chiapas after a caravan crossed the Suchiate River from Guatemala. A state government source estimated the group, which left Tapachula on Tuesday, included around 1,500 people, including families with young children.
Migrants Hope for Policy Changes
Some migrants expressed hope that Democrats’ midterm wins would lead to more pathways for legal residency and work in the U.S. However, the Department of Homeland Security reported that apprehensions at the southwest border fell 95% in fiscal year 2026, with zero releases recorded for the first time in a full fiscal year. Before the midterms, Vice President JD Vance warned of a potential surge in illegal crossings if Democrats won, urging voters to support Republicans and stating, ‘When Democrats get elected, the border gets flooded.’
Polarized Views on Immigration Policy
The debate over immigration policy remains highly polarized, with critics of the Trump administration arguing that his approach led to overcrowded detention centers and humanitarian concerns. Meanwhile, Homan and others like Vance continue to advocate for stricter enforcement and a focus on border security. As the caravan moves north, the question of how the U.S. will handle the influx of migrants remains a central issue in the political landscape.
Source: Breitbart
