Homan Reveals Shocking MN Details

Tom Homan just delivered his first press conference after his appointment by the Trump Administration to oversee ICE operations in Minnesota. Homan has also met with both Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to attempt to come to some agreement on how to proceed.

But Homan also made it clear that his mission to remove dangerous undocumented migrants is still the priority, and attacks on federal agents trying to complete that mission will not be tolerated.

The question is, will we see swift changes from Minnesota leadership?

As reported by CNN:

When kicking off his news conference in Minneapolis, border czar Tom Homan said he would be “staying ‘til the problem’s gone,” but added that he has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on a “drawdown plan” for law enforcement in Minnesota following two fatal shootings.

Homan told reporters he came to Minnesota at President Donald Trump’s request to improve the situation on the ground.

“I didn’t come to Minnesota for photo ops or headlines,” Homan said. “I came here to seek solutions, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

He acknowledged that federal immigration operations have not been “perfect” and noted that federal officers who don’t act with professionalism will be “dealt with, like any other federal agency.”

Sharing details about his conversations with Minnesota officials, Homan said state Attorney General Keith Ellison told him county jails “may notify ICE of the release dates” of “criminal public safety risks” so ICE can take them into custody. A drawndown of forces in the state will happen, “based on the discussions” Homan has had with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ellison, he said.

While Homan stressed that immigration operations are focused on criminal undocumented immigrants who pose public safety or national security threats, he said anyone who has crossed the border illegally remains at risk of deportation.

Homan said that neither he nor President Donald Trump wants anyone to die, but stressed that “the hostile rhetoric and dangerous threats and hate” against immigration enforcement agents “must stop.”

During the press conference, Homan outlined changes to federal enforcement operations in Minnesota, and the tone alone was striking. Firm, serious, but measured. Not confrontational. Not accusatory. And certainly not what many on the Left have spent years insisting Homan represents.

What makes this moment especially interesting is how we got here.

Just yesterday, we told you how Walz and Frey – both vocal critics of federal immigration enforcement – were surprisingly open to Homan stepping in and leading this operation. That alone is notable, given how demonized Homan has been for years. Remember, this is the same man once described by President Biden’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro as “the heart of cruelty.”

That description didn’t line up with what we heard today. Homan made it clear that President Trump sent him to Minnesota with one directive: Fix it. Not defend every past decision. Not pretend mistakes weren’t made. Just fix it – with the help of local leaders and law enforcement on the ground. And that matters.

Homan openly acknowledged that this operation has been far from perfect. He said improvements are necessary. That internal changes are being made to ensure enforcement is safer, more efficient, and fully by the book. That is not language we’re used to hearing – and that’s not a criticism. It’s an observation. This feels like a different playbook.

The Trump Administration is known for not giving an inch under pressure, especially when that pressure comes from organized protest movements. But what we’re seeing here is not surrender. It’s course correction. A recalibration without abandoning the mission.

Homan emphasized that ICE is enforcing laws passed by Congress – not acting as some rogue or authoritarian force. And he did push back, calmly but clearly, against the dangerous rhetoric that has surrounded these operations.

He also made the salient point that labeling federal officers as Nazis, secret police, or authoritarian enforcers is dangerous, dishonest, and leads to real-world consequences. He warned months ago that if the rhetoric didn’t stop, someone would get hurt – and sadly, he was right.

What stood out most wasn’t just what he said, but how he said it. There was no “us versus them” rhetoric. No scorched-earth language. He spoke about protecting officers, community members, and even the targets of enforcement actions. That kind of tone matters, especially for Americans who aren’t ideologically invested in either side, but are watching this unfold through social media clips and sensational headlines.

Homan also stated that productive conversations with Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison could lead to a significant drawdown of federal resources in the state. That means at the very least, a less visible ICE presence. And fewer flashpoints. But he made it clear that’s only IF the violent interference and inflammatory rhetoric stop.

The images we’re constantly seeing are chosen and crafted to make it look like ICE is roaming cities en masse, looking to hurt people. Many of these scenes are amplified by highly organized protest networks tracking officers in real time and rapidly mobilizing crowds. The chaos is not organic – and the media benefits from making it look like an occupation rather than a targeted enforcement effort.

What we saw today was leadership with a cooler head. We watched an adult in the room say, We will enforce the law, but we will do it in a way that reduces tension and keeps people safe. That’s not giving in. This isn’t backing down. It’s a fork in the road – and one that should be welcomed by anyone who wants order without unnecessary escalation.

You may never be able to satisfy the professional agitators, but that’s because most of them don’t want things to calm down. Chaos is their intended outcome. But for everyday Americans who just want sanity, safety, and the law applied fairly – the tone matters. And today, Homan set it.

Today’s Sekulow broadcast included more discussion of Tom Homan’s activity in Minneapolis and his plan to turn down the heat. We were also joined by ACLJ Senior Advisor for Global Affairs Mike Pompeo to offer his reaction to current Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony on our actions in Venezuela, as well as appearances from U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Ric Grenell and the head of ACLJ Jerusalem, Jeff Ballabon. 

Watch the full broadcast below: