Major issues like this are never easy but law and order must always be obeyed.
Tom Homan, who served as President Donald Trump’s border czar, has strongly criticized Pope Francis over the pontiff’s remarks about the Trump administration’s tough stance on illegal immigration. Homan, a staunch supporter of the president’s policies, argued that the Pope was being hypocritical by opposing efforts to secure America’s southern border while maintaining strict security measures around the Vatican.
The clash between Homan and Pope Francis follows the Pope’s condemnation of the Trump administration’s mass deportation strategy, calling it a “disgrace” that unfairly targets vulnerable migrants. However, Homan, who is Catholic, didn’t hold back in his response, stating that the Pope should focus on cleaning up scandals within the Catholic Church rather than meddling in U.S. immigration policy.
“Look at the Vatican,” Homan said during an interview with Newsmax. “They’ve got a wall around their own country. If you illegally enter, you’re committing a serious crime, and they’ll jail you. But apparently, that same logic doesn’t apply to America?” Homan’s point was clear: if the Vatican can protect its borders, the U.S. should have the right to do the same.
Homan’s comments came as the Trump administration moved forward with its promise to launch the “largest deportation program” in U.S. history. In just his first week back in office, Trump signed executive orders designed to crack down on illegal immigration. This included aggressive actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which had already arrested thousands of individuals who posed public safety threats.
Public opinion on Trump’s immigration policies remains divided. A recent poll revealed that 55% of Americans support deporting illegal immigrants, while 42% are opposed. Despite the backlash from some religious groups, including the Catholic Church, the Trump administration remains steadfast in its mission to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and end the flood of illegal immigration that has plagued the country for years.
For Homan and many others within the MAGA movement, the stakes are high. Securing the border is not just about enforcing laws but also about protecting American citizens from the dangers of human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the loss of life that comes with unchecked border crossings. As the Trump administration intensifies its border enforcement efforts, the debate over immigration reform and national security is likely to continue, with both sides digging in their heels.
