Brief

Tom Homan defends ICE crackdown as GOP lawmakers criticize policy

Homan challenged GOP critics to cite specific ICE actions they deem excessive, while Rep. Salazar warned Hispanic voters feel betrayed.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:34:26 GMT

White House border czar Tom Homan told CBS News on Oct. 1 that Republican critics of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown should "talk to ICE" and point to specific examples of overreach.

What happened

During an interview with CBS immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya‑Galvez, Homan responded to remarks by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R‑FL) that ICE operations have "gone too far." Homan said, "Give me an example of where we went too far," and urged critics to educate themselves on ICE activities.

What the reports add

CBS News reported that Salazar’s campaign ad warned Hispanic voters who helped President Trump win a second term that they "feel betrayed," citing data showing many ICE detainees lack criminal records. The outlet also noted that Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has voiced similar concerns.

What was said

"Give me an example of where we went too far. That's a pretty bold statement to make," Homan told Montoya‑Galvez, according to CBS News.
Rep. Salazar said the administration’s tactics have "gone too far," pointing to statistics on detainees without criminal histories.

How it came about

The criticism follows growing Republican unease with the administration’s sweeping illegal‑immigration measures. Earlier this month, Rep. Salazar aired a campaign ad highlighting the perceived betrayal of Hispanic voters. The debate echoes broader scrutiny of ICE practices, such as the recent shooting of a DoorDash driver by an ICE officer in Austin, which sparked calls for greater accountability (see Felo coverage).

Key facts

Tom Homan challenged GOP critics to cite specific ICE actions they consider excessive. (cbsnews.com)
Rep. María Elvira Salazar warned that ICE tactics have "gone too far" and that Hispanic voters feel betrayed. (cbsnews.com)
Homan said, "Give me an example of where we went too far," during a CBS interview. (cbsnews.com)