Deportation: The US needs $86 billion to start deporting millions of illegal entrants!
Virendra Pandit
New Delhi: President-elect Donald Trump’s border security man Tom Homan is set to seek a special USD 86 billion budget from the US Congress early next year to launch mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, as promised by the incoming 47th President of the US in his election campaign this year.
Tom Homan, the incoming ‘Border Czar’ under the Trump 2.0 administration, has announced that USD 86 billion will be needed from the US Congress to kick-start a mass deportation plan, set to be the central focus of the next administration. The US has an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. He also emphasized the long-term financial benefits of the initiative, calling it critical for national security, the media reported on Thursday.
He asserted the national security importance of the initiative, stating that the funds would be used to increase detention capacity and support deportation efforts, including flights and medical care.
Speaking on Fox Business, Homan emphasized that while the deportation effort will be costly in the short term, it will ultimately save taxpayers billions of dollars in the long run.
The proposed funding will increase detention capacity, with Homan stating a goal to expand the number of detention beds from tens of thousands to 100,000. “Congress needs to fund this deportation operation,” Homan asserted, acknowledging the expense but stressing the long-term financial benefits. He added, “It’s going to be expensive, but it’s going to save billions of dollars in taxpayers’ money.”
Homan, the former acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), explained that the funds would be used for additional resources, including detention beds, deportation flights, transportation for deported individuals, and medical care during the deportation process. This initiative was crucial for national security, he said, calling it “the biggest national security vulnerability this country has.”
Trump said he is committed to the plan, vowing to begin the “largest deportation operation in American history” on his first day back in office on January 20, 2025.
Homan, who has been tapped to lead the operation, echoed Trump’s sentiment, saying that the incoming administration will take swift action to address what they view as an urgent national security issue. The plan is expected to be one of the most significant efforts of its kind in US history.
As the proposal moves through the US Congress, beginning in January, attention will be on how lawmakers respond to the call for funding and the broader implications of such an ambitious deportation strategy.
On November 12, Trump appointed Homan as the “border czar” in the upcoming administration. Homan pledged to enact major changes in US border security, focusing on mass deportations, combating human trafficking, and addressing drug smuggling.
In his new role, he will oversee a comprehensive border security strategy, including both the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, as well as maritime and aviation security. Trump said that Homan’s appointment is central to his administration’s commitment to strengthening border security and implementing large-scale deportations.
Homan plans to take immediate action on his first day in office, vowing to implement a ‘shock and awe’ approach to border enforcement. His goal is to deter illegal border crossings and establish a stronger and more effective immigration enforcement system. Under his leadership, the Trump 2.0 administration plans to enforce stricter border control measures, aimed at preventing illegal immigration and ensuring the safety of the nation, the media reported.
As part of his responsibilities, Homan will manage deportation initiatives, which align with the President-elect’s promise to conduct a historic deportation operation. This may become one of the largest and most aggressive deportation efforts in US history, with Homan expected to oversee the logistics of deportations, ensuring coordination between various government agencies involved.
His appointment underscores Trump’s focus on immigration and border security, which were central themes of his 2016 campaign and continue to be pivotal issues in his administration’s priorities. The Homar appointment also signifies the administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises made to voters who support stronger border enforcement and reduced illegal immigration.
