After Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez threatened federal officials with the arrest of Democrats who allegedly attacked ICE agents, Border Czar Tom Homan delivered a devastating rebuke. Homan reminded the vocal congresswoman that no elected official is above the law, regardless of their political influence or social media following, drawing on his decades of experience in law enforcement.
AOC’s Threats Meet Swift Pushback From Border Veteran
The confrontation began when AOC warned Homan and other officials against arresting Democratic representatives who were allegedly involved in a confrontation at a Newark ICE facility. Homan, who served as a Border Patrol agent for five years before AOC was born, responded with characteristic directness to her threats.
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“I was extremely intimidated by that comment,” Homan sarcastically stated in his response to the New York representative’s warning. The border enforcement veteran didn’t mince words in his assessment of AOC’s understanding of immigration law and constitutional principles.
No One Above The Law, Including Congress
Homan emphasized that the decision to prosecute would ultimately rest with Alina Habba, the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, not with political figures attempting to intimidate federal officers. Video evidence and witness statements from the Newark incident are reportedly being reviewed as part of the investigation into the Democrats’ behavior.
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The border czar specifically called out AOC’s attempts to thwart immigration enforcement, including hosting webinars advising illegal immigrants on how to evade federal authorities. This follows AOC’s earlier challenge for Homan to take her to court after he suggested she might face legal trouble for advising people on how to obstruct deportation efforts.
Trump Administration’s Border Success Highlights Democrat Failures
Homan pointed to the Trump administration’s record on border security compared to the current situation under Biden’s policies. The border czar noted that Trump’s approach resulted in more criminal arrests and a more secure border than what Americans have witnessed in recent years.
“This administration has done more to protect her district than she has. The number of criminal aliens we took off the streets in New York made her community much safer,” Homan stated, challenging AOC’s priorities.
Rep. Buddy Carter has proposed a resolution to remove committee assignments from Democrats involved in the Newark incident, underscoring the seriousness of allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement. Homan concluded his response with a pointed suggestion that AOC should focus on her legislative duties rather than political posturing.
The ongoing dispute highlights the fundamental divide between immigration enforcement advocates and progressive Democrats who have labeled deportations as “state-sanctioned kidnappings.” Homan’s final advice to the congresswoman cut straight to the heart of the issue: “She ought to love her community more than she hates Trump.”