President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan has informed Republican lawmakers about the challenges in executing the incoming administration’s deportation plans due to limited resources, as per sources familiar with the discussions. The plans to detain and deport undocumented immigrants depend on the availability of funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has faced budget constraints historically.
While Trump has promised a significant deportation operation, GOP Rep. Darrell Issa clarified that the focus is on setting orders, priorities, and expectations rather than mass deportations. House Republicans are realizing the obstacles in fulfilling their campaign promises, especially with the strict rules around the reconciliation process for policy changes.
