Tom Homan on Trump's Border Czar Comments and National Guard Deployment in LA

National Guard Deployment Rationale

• 🚨 President Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles without a request from Governor Newsom because he felt Democratic leaders were not acting quickly enough to address escalating protests.
• 💡 Homan states the deployment was necessary to prevent situations similar to the 2020 protests in Portland and Seattle, aiming to protect property and agents.
• ⚠️ The deployment is framed as a proactive measure to prevent further destruction and maintain public safety.

Legal Basis for Deployment

• ⚖️ While Homan acknowledges he is not an expert in constitutional or insurrection law, he trusts the legal decisions made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Defense (DoD).
• 📌 He emphasizes that the President's actions were backed by legal counsel, and he is thankful for the deployment to potentially save lives.
• 💬 Homan clarifies that his expertise lies in immigration law, not constitutional law, and he relies on the legal minds within the administration for these decisions.

Distinguishing Operations

• 🎯 The administration is running two distinct operations: Title Eight immigration enforcement by ICE and other agencies, and managing protests that turn into public safety threats.
• 🚓 Local law enforcement, like the LAPD, is responsible for maintaining public safety and peace during protests.
• 🛡️ The National Guard and military's role is to protect government property, agents, and the public when protests become violent or destructive.

Potential Need for Marines

• 💥 Homan suggests that Marines could be necessary if protests escalate, citing incidents like Molotov cocktails being thrown at officers and significant damage to government property.
• 🚀 President Trump is seen as thinking ahead by securing these resources to be prepared for potential future violence.
• ❓ The decision on whether to deploy Marines depends on the escalation of protester actions, not solely on the President's directive.

Immigration Enforcement Continuity

• 🌍 Immigration enforcement operations under Title Eight are continuing daily across the country, including in Los Angeles.
• 🚫 These operations will not stop regardless of what is happening with protests, as the focus is on enforcing the laws of the country.
• ⚖️ The administration is prioritizing safety threats and those with removal orders, continuing to conduct operations in every city.

Arresting Governor Newsom

• 🚫 Homan stated that Governor Newsom has not done anything to warrant an arrest at this time, despite President Trump's comments suggesting he should be arrested.
• 🗣️ While protesters have the right to protest, crossing a line by impeding enforcement operations or harboring individuals can lead to prosecution.
• ⚖️ Approximately 50 protesters have been arrested and are being prosecuted for such actions.