Stories From The Border: Tom Homan | Incoming Border Czar

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Dr. Phil McGraw

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🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Tom Homan, the newly appointed border czar under President Trump, about his extensive experience in law enforcement and immigration enforcement over three decades. They dive into the political motivations behind border policies, the operational control of cartels, and the multifaceted challenges to border security, including terrorism risks and the humanitarian plight of migrants. Homan’s perspectives—to many, controversial—connect deeply with his long-standing commitment to enforcing immigration laws, as well as his emotional investments in preventing human suffering. The discussion captures a complex narrative of national security, politics, and humanitarian ethics, contributing to ongoing debates around U.S. border policy and enforcement. Dr. Phil supports Homan’s dedication, applauding his transparency and the humanitarian concern for those affected by illegal border crossings. Throughout, the emphasis remains on securing borders to protect American citizens and migrants from harm. Whether you agree with his methods or not, there's no denying that Tom is a key player in the ongoing debate over border security.

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0:00.0	Do you have enough people to execute on this mass deportation?
0:05.0	I will use everybody we got to do this job.
0:09.0	I wish we had more.
0:10.0	All right, today we have a special episode featuring Tom Holman, the newly appointed
0:23.7	border czar under President Trump.
0:25.7	Now, Holman's career spans over three decades in law enforcement and immigration enforcement,
0:31.3	making him a pivotal figure in shaping U.S. border policies, and that means a pivotal figure in shaping the next four years.
0:41.7	Now, Tom has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service,
0:50.1	Distinguished Service Medal, and the National Security Medal.
0:54.2	Now, his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to national security have
0:59.2	earned him a reputation as a formidable leader in immigration enforcement.
1:04.8	In this episode, we are exploring Holman's journey from a local police officer to the head of U.S. immigration and
1:13.2	customs enforcement. You know it is ICE. And now the borders are, along with his challenges and what
1:20.0	lies ahead for America's borders. Now, whether you agree with his methods or not, there's no denying
1:26.6	that Tom is a key player in the ongoing
1:28.9	debate over border security. So Tom, we've already been talking today. Thank you for joining
1:34.6	me again here. We're going to use some of what we've talked about before, some of what we're
1:38.8	talking about now. I want people to know you and know how serious you are about this and really why, because
1:47.1	I think that's terribly important.
1:49.4	So thank you for joining me here.
1:51.3	Thanks for having me.
1:52.2	This is not just a job to you.
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