As the incoming administration gears up for action, Tom Homan, named as the new “border czar,” is laying down a bold promise: states that refuse to comply with President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation plans will face severe financial consequences.

Homan, a former top official at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under both Presidents Obama and Trump, has been tapped to ensure the president-elect’s aggressive immigration policies are put into action.

Homan’s Guarantee on Federal Funding Cuts

Homan, speaking on Fox News with Mark Levin, confirmed that non-compliant states will lose access to crucial federal funds.

This move, aimed at forcing state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration efforts, is something Homan believes is inevitable.

“That is going to happen,” he assured viewers, adding that President Trump will follow through on this commitment.

For many states, these federal grants represent a significant portion of their revenue.

The Impact of Federal Grant Cuts

Federal funding is a lifeline for states, with billions of dollars allocated each year.

For example, in FY 2021, California received $163 billion, New York $110 billion, and Texas $106 billion in federal aid.

While these figures were inflated by COVID-19 relief spending, states still routinely depend on federal funds for crucial programs.

If these funds are cut, it could have a profound impact on state economies, especially in places like Colorado, where federal grants made up roughly 35% of state revenue in 2022.

The Surge in Illegal Immigration

Under the current administration, migrant encounters have reached alarming levels, with nearly 11 million encounters since the start of fiscal year 2021.

By comparison, during President Trump’s first term (2017-2020), there were only 3.1 million encounters.

The increasing number of illegal immigrants crossing the border has been a hot-button issue for voters, with border security and migration topping the list of concerns in recent elections.

This rising crisis has made immigration a defining issue in American politics.

Divisions Over Deportation Plans

While Republicans and some states support mass deportations, Democrats, including city leaders like Denver’s Mayor Mike Johnston, have strongly opposed the plans.

Johnston has vowed to keep federal immigration officials out of Denver, citing the potential for dangerous stand-offs.

He likened the situation to the Tiananmen Square protest, warning that it could lead to conflict between local communities and federal authorities.

However, Homan fired back, arguing that mayors and governors who obstruct immigration enforcement are indirectly complicit in crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

Homan’s Call to Action

Homan pointed to the tragic case of Laken Riley, a Georgia college student murdered by a Venezuelan migrant who had entered the U.S. illegally, as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked immigration.

He urged local leaders to consider the impact of their resistance to federal deportation efforts, emphasizing that such crimes happen daily and are preventable through stricter enforcement.

Ensuring Public Safety Through Deportations

Homan reiterated that Trump’s focus would be on protecting public safety by removing individuals who pose a threat to national security and communities.

He argued that any governor or mayor who cares about the safety of their citizens should support the deportation efforts.

“What governor or mayor doesn’t want public safety threats and national security threats out of their neighborhoods?”

Homan questioned, emphasizing that local leaders must prioritize the welfare of their communities over political differences.

While the political battle over immigration enforcement continues to rage, Homan’s clear message is that local governments will have to choose between standing with their communities or opposing federal policies.

The coming months will reveal whether states and cities are willing to comply—or if further confrontations are on the horizon.

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