Tom Homan
Mentioned in 154 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Serves as Trump's border czar overseeing ICE immigration enforcement operations, most notably leading Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis where he announced the recovery of over 3,300 missing children and subsequently wound down the aggressive enforcement effort. Frequently appears in media and political discourse regarding immigration enforcement strategy, local cooperation with ICE, and changes in deportation operations across major cities. Podcast mentions span discussions of his enforcement tactics, interactions with local officials, and the broader implications of federal immigration policy under the Trump administration.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
John Solomon Reports · Apr 3, 2026
Gas Prices and Governance: Congressman Burchett on America's Pain Points
“Referenced for advocating ICE detainer enforcement in jails as safest location for apprehending criminal aliens”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian, More SCOTUS Arguments, DHS Compromise, Newsom News
“Leading ICE enforcement operations with focus on criminal deportations and workplace enforcement strategy”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian on the Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Debate
“Director of immigration enforcement operations; his strategy distinguishing criminal versus non-criminal alien enforcement is discussed.”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Mar 31, 2026
Harris Faulkner, Outnumbered and Faulkner Focus On Fox News | 3-31-26
“Immigration enforcement official credited with managing ICE operations during shutdown and prior administrations”
The Daily · Mar 26, 2026
The Airport Meltdown
“Met with senators to negotiate potential immigration enforcement changes”
Pivot · Mar 24, 2026
TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan
“Tasked with sending ICE agents to help with airport security lines”
NPR News Now · Mar 23, 2026
NPR News: 03-22-2026 8PM EDT
“Announced ICE agent deployment to airports to assist TSA during staffing shortage caused by unpaid officers”
Consider This from NPR · Mar 18, 2026
ICE wants more detention centers. These towns don't
“White House Border Czar who justified ICE detention expansion citing increased arrests and need for more beds”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 12, 2026
Share & MMAmerica & Tell with Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller
“Replaced Greg Bovino as point person for immigration enforcement operations”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 5204: The Grass Roots Continues To Fight In Blue States
“Immigration enforcement official whose positions are being misrepresented by Republican mainstream caucus”
The Daily · Mar 6, 2026
The Firing of Kristi Noem
“Border czar who took over Minneapolis operations when Noem lost credibility”
Morning Wire · Mar 6, 2026
A Headless Iran Stumbles & Trump Replaces Noem | 3.6.26
“Law enforcement official appointed to replace Gregory Bovino in Minneapolis deportation operations”
5-4 · Mar 3, 2026
Immigration Law in 2026: Fighting the Cruelty Machine
“ICE official described as ontologically evil, awarded medal by Obama, now implementing mass deportation policies”
Ceasefire · Feb 28, 2026
Mitch Landrieu and Mercedes Schlapp Join Dasha Burns
“ICE official calling for investigation into deportation-related deaths and transparency measures”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 27, 2026
Proof Trump, 79, Has Lost Grip on Reality: Wolff
“Brought in to calm Minneapolis situation; pulled ICE troops to reduce federal presence and political damage”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 25, 2026
Are You Tired of WINNING Yet?! - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 243)
“Border enforcement official credited with immigration policy implementation under Trump”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 25, 2026
2/25/26: BP Team REACTS Trump SOTU: Iran, Data Centers, Immigration
“Immigration enforcement official not mentioned in speech despite being central to mass deportation campaign messaging”
Morning Wire · Feb 24, 2026
Violence Engulfs Mexico & Britain’s Epstein Reckoning | 2.24.26
“Trump official handling immigration enforcement and deportation operations, including crisis response in Minneapolis”
Deadline: White House · Feb 23, 2026
“Signs of resistance”
“Administration official Trump cited as receiving 'nothing but abuse' for immigration enforcement”
Cleared Hot · Feb 23, 2026
The Real Generation Kill | Brad Colbert | Ep. 434
“Border Patrol chief implementing ICE policy changes and drawdown of agents following controversial enforcement tactics”
John Solomon Reports · Feb 17, 2026
Congressman Glenn Grothman on Tracking Down Unaccompanied Minors and Border Security
“Leading ICE enforcement efforts to locate and account for approximately 140,000 previously lost unaccompanied migrant children”
Pod Save America · Feb 15, 2026
1121: How To Survive a Dictatorship (feat. Wagner Moura)
“Immigration official leading ICE operations mentioned in context of Minneapolis enforcement”
Today, Explained · Feb 14, 2026
The billionaire governor taking on Trump
“Trump's border czar who received citizen honor from Obama administration for immigration enforcement work”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 14, 2026
278: Is ICE Melting?
“Trump's border czar, announced ICE retreat from Minneapolis amid legal challenges and public outrage”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 14, 2026
The Concentration Camp Next Door
“White House border czar announcing DHS scaling down presence in Minnesota through Operation Metro Surge”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Feb 14, 2026
Noem-zilla: Diva behavior and infidelity rumors cap disastrous week for Trump's DHS secretary
“Trump immigration official whose media appearances Noem tracked to ensure she appeared more frequently”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 14, 2026
New scrutiny on Noem, Lewandowski's 'close relationship' amid DHS chaos
“Border czar whose TV appearances Noem monitored and competed against for media coverage”
The Dan Bongino Show · Feb 13, 2026
Obama's Fixer Is Back In The News (Ep. 2452)
“ICE director defending enforcement operations against false claims of hospital and church raids”
The Headlines · Feb 13, 2026
A Surge of Children in ICE Detention, and Meta’s Plans for Facial Recognition
“Trump's border czar who announced the winding down of aggressive immigration operations in Minnesota after months of deployment”
The Daily · Feb 13, 2026
The Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration
“White House border czar announcing wind-down of enforcement in Minneapolis”
Up First from NPR · Feb 13, 2026
ICE Leaving Minnesota, DHS Funding Deadline, EPA Vehicle Emissions
“White House border czar who announced end of ICE surge in Minnesota, claiming mission accomplished”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 13, 2026
Homan Ends MN Surge, AG Ellison Grilled on the Hill, El Paso Airspace Laser Mystery: AM Update 2/13
“Acting ICE Director announcing end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota and defending federal immigration enforcement strategy”
What A Day · Feb 13, 2026
Democrats Shut Down DHS
“Borders chief; announced end of two-month immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Feb 13, 2026
Jared Kushner emerges as focus of intel whistleblower complaint about Gabbard
“Trump administration official announcing end of Minnesota ICE surge while claiming success despite local officials' contradictory accounts”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Feb 13, 2026
Lawrence: When Trump’s poll numbers find new lows, he retreats
“Border Czar who announced the conclusion of the Trump surge operation in Minneapolis after civilian deaths”
Timcast IRL · Feb 13, 2026
Trump WITHDRAWS ICE From Minnesota, ITS OVER w/ Vince Offer
“Border Czar announcing end of DHS immigration surge in Minnesota; framing operation as success despite criticism”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 13, 2026
American Democracy at a Point of No Return
“Immigration enforcement official leading Operation Metro Surge; accused of serial lying, bribery, and overseeing abusive ICE tactics”
The Five · Feb 12, 2026
TMZ: FBI Looking At Ring Cam
“ICE official who led successful Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, recovered 3,364 missing children, announced operation conclusion”
The Fox News Rundown · Feb 12, 2026
Evening Edition: Why Operation Metro Surge is Ending
“Border czar announcing conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota and discussing ICE cooperation with local law enforcement”
WSJ What’s News · Feb 12, 2026
Trump Administration Ends Its Immigration Surge in Minnesota
“Border Czar announcing end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota and redeployment of ICE officers”
The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
Adam Kinzinger: The People of Minneapolis Won
“White House border czar who ended ICE surge in Minneapolis citing increased local cooperation”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 12, 2026
Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 12 2026
“ICE leadership announcing Minneapolis surge operation conclusion and policy on violent criminal deportations”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 12, 2026
2-12-26 Hour 2 - Homan Announces End of MN Surge
“Border czar announcing end of ICE surge operations in Minnesota and discussing enforcement priorities and tactics”
Steve Deace Show · Feb 12, 2026
We're Gonna Need MUCH Better Than Pam Bondi | 2/12/26
“Border security official; Operation Metro Surge success cited as example of unclear messaging and perception problems”
UNBIASED Politics · Feb 12, 2026
February 12, 2026: Redacted Names in Epstein Files REVEALED, Clearing Up Rumors About the SAVE Act, Minneapolis ICE Operation Comes to an End, and More.
“Border Czar who announced end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota and shift to law enforcement coordination strategy for immigration enforcement.”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 12, 2026
MAGA Goes Off on Pam Bondi's Hearing. Glenn Has Some Thoughts ... | Guests: Liz Wheeler & Alexandra Lavoie | 2/12/26
“Administration official whose DHS performance demonstrates effective perception management and results”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 12, 2026
Best of the Program | Guest: Cosmin Dzsurdzsa | 2/12/26
“Administration official shown correcting perception issues while maintaining enforcement of policy objectives”
Sekulow · Feb 12, 2026
BREAKING: House Passes Massive Election Bill Ahead of Midterms
“Trump administration official; announced conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota regarding ICE enforcement”
The Rubin Report · Feb 12, 2026
What Minneapolis Cops Are Saying That News Ignores | Michele Tafoya
“Trump administration official credited with changing tone of ICE enforcement in Minnesota”
The DSR Network · Feb 12, 2026
DSR Daily February 12: Pam Bondi’s Disastrous House Hearing
“Immigration enforcement official who announced conclusion of ICE surge in Minnesota citing reduced sanctuary state status”