Transcript: Border czar Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026

Key Points:

• Tom Homan emphasized the need to wait for investigations to conclude regarding recent immigrant-related shootings, highlighting the role of evidence such as cell phone videos, city cameras, and witness statements.
• Homan attributed some non-compliance with ICE to rhetoric from sanctuary cities and certain members of Congress, urging individuals to comply with law enforcement and pursue legal recourse if they believe they were wrongfully stopped.
• He defended ICE vehicle stops, stating officers use emergency lights and sirens even in unmarked cars, though he acknowledged uncertainty about whether lights were activated in the Houston incident due to lack of video evidence.
• Homan advocated for body cameras for ICE officers, noting delays in deployment due to government shutdowns and funding issues, but stressed their importance in providing transparency and exonerating agents.
• When questioned about DHS identifying non-citizens in certain states ahead of elections, Homan deferred to DHS officials, stating he was not involved in those operations or plans.