Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has revealed the personal cost of returning to public service as President Trump’s appointed “border czar.” In a candid interview on Miranda Devine’s Pod Force One, Homan described the emotional strain and family separation he faces amid a surge of death threats. “My wife’s living separately from me right now,” he said, citing his long hours and the threats against his family. “She’s someplace else. I see her as much as I can, but the death threats… are outrageous.”

Homan, a central figure in Trump’s strict immigration policies, was tapped shortly after Trump’s 2024 re-election to lead the administration’s new mass deportation initiative. The offer came during a dinner with his wife, turning a routine evening into a pivotal moment. “I looked down, and it says ‘POTUS,’” he recalled. “My wife says, ‘He’s asking you to come back, isn’t he?’” Trump told him, “‘You’ve been bitching about it for four years. Well, come back and fix it.’” Despite the dangers and personal sacrifices, Homan accepted. His return has reignited political tensions, with supporters praising his hardline stance and critics condemning the policies as harsh and inhumane. Now back in the spotlight, Homan finds himself navigating both national controversy and the deeply personal costs of a life in public service.