Homan to Pope Leo: ‘You don’t know what You’re talking about,’ offers ICE ride-along

OAN Staff Lillian Mann

President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has invited Pope Leo XIV on an ICE ride-along amid the religious leader’s recent critique of the administration’s deportation efforts.

During an event for Turning Point USA on Wednesday, Homan invited him on the ride along after Pope Leo referred to the administration’s deportation efforts as “inhumane.”

Homan took an unexpected approach to the recent rift between Trump and the pope, saying he “will sit down and talk to him because they’re talking about something they don’t understand.”

The border czar also argued that open borders can leave the most vulnerable people exposed to trafficking.

“Again, I’ll explain to them what happened to the Biden administration. An open border is the most inhumane thing you can do,” Homan continued.

The border czar went on to criticize former President Joe Biden and former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over their handling of border security between 2021 and 2025. He alleged that the previous administration used taxpayer funds to provide undocumented immigrants with transportation, housing, and work authorization.

“When you make that promise to the whole world, the most vulnerable people will give their life savings to the cartels to make that dangerous journey,” said Homan.

At a Turning Point USA event, Border Czar Tom Homan invited Pope Leo to join an ICE ride-along and discuss immigration enforcement amid ongoing criticism of U.S. border policies.

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Homan is one of several officials — including President Trump — who have pushed back against the pope’s criticisms of certain U.S. policies, including immigration and the conflict with Iran.

While speaking outside the White House earlier this month Homan told reporters that the pope needs to “stay out of immigration.”

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