Border Czar Homan: 2 Million Illegal Immigrants Exit U.S. Under Trump

Significant Progress in Immigration Enforcement

White House border czar Tom Homan recently announced a major milestone in immigration enforcement under President Donald J. Trump's administration. Roughly 2 million illegal immigrants have left the United States since the administration took office, either through voluntary self-deportation or formal deportations. Homan shared these figures during a recent interview, emphasizing the impact of robust enforcement actions by federal agencies.

'We're at over 400,000 deportations between CBP and ICE, and that's just since the president took office,' Homan stated, referring to Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He further noted that approximately 1.6 million individuals have chosen to leave on their own, attributing this trend to the visible presence and actions of ICE agents across the country. This development reflects a strong commitment to securing the nation's borders.

Self-Deportations Driven by Visible Enforcement

A significant portion of the departures—close to 1.6 million—consists of individuals who have self-deported. Homan explained the reasoning behind this phenomenon, saying, 'Over 1.5 million illegal aliens, close to 1.6 million illegal aliens already left the country on their own. Why? Because they see what ICE is doing out there every day.' This statement underscores how the administration's focus on enforcement is creating an environment where illegal immigrants are opting to leave voluntarily.

The Department of Homeland Security has also reported that the combined efforts of CBP and ICE have resulted in the deportation of 400,000 individuals in under 250 days. This rapid pace of removals highlights the efficiency and determination of federal agencies under the current leadership to address illegal immigration head-on.

Future Plans for Increased Deportations

Looking ahead, Homan expressed confidence that the number of deportations will continue to rise. He indicated that ICE is preparing to significantly expand its workforce, which could triple its capacity to carry out enforcement operations. 'Nearly two million illegal immigrants living in the United States have left since President Donald Trump began his second term, and that number is expected to grow in the coming year,' Homan affirmed, signaling a sustained push to uphold immigration laws.

The administration remains steadfast in its mission to prioritize public safety by focusing on the removal of illegal immigrants, particularly those with criminal records. As these efforts intensify, the message is clear: the United States will not tolerate illegal presence within its borders, and enforcement actions will only become more rigorous under President Trump's guidance.