Tom Homan, a key figure in border security efforts, dismissed media attempts to sow division within the administration, emphasizing that disagreements with Secretary Noem are resolved through open discussions that ultimately strengthen their mission. In a recent excerpt from a Rush interview, Homan directly addressed speculation about internal conflicts, stating that while he and Sec. Noem do not agree on everything, this is precisely why they engage in regular collaboration.
"Do me and Sec. Noem agree on everything? No, that’s why we have discussions," Homan remarked. He accused the media of trying "to divide this administration" and "attack the men and women who work this when industries." Homan highlighted the constructive nature of these interactions, underscoring that differing views are a normal part of working across multiple federal agencies.
Homan detailed the daily coordination process, noting, "Every day we have a multi agency conference call a meeting. We discuss go port and we have different opinions, will do so from the pins are worked out and we move." This routine ensures that all perspectives are considered before decisions are finalized, fostering unity despite initial differences.
The bottom line, according to Homan, is tangible success: "We have the most secure border in history this nation. We got record numbers of criminal aliens arrest and deport of this country, because this is one team, one fight the results speak for yourself." He pointed to these achievements as evidence of effective teamwork, with record numbers of criminal aliens being arrested and deported.
Acknowledging that disagreements occur, Homan clarified they are not contentious. "You don’t dispute. You’ve had disagreements with them at times, even if they’ve been resolved. I live. I have a disagreement with with we got. We got a many federal agencies. It’s not it’s not like out of control disagreement," he said. Instead, these discussions focus on "what works best in this situation," leading to consensus.
Drawing on decades of experience, Homan noted, "I’ve been doing so far. Forty years we have the. Ronnie, Scott, the own cb people do it for 30 years, so we all come to the table. We quote the different ideas, but we settled on a mission." This blend of veteran expertise from figures like Ronnie Scott and CBP personnel ensures robust problem-solving.
Homan reiterated the outcomes of this collaborative approach: "The most secure border in history, this nation, because of our collaboration, the out in record numbers, are criminal aliens being arrested. Deported results speak for themselves." He framed these results as undeniable proof of the administration's unified commitment to border security.