Tom Homan, the Border czar, has openly criticized the previous leadership of Joe Biden for the blatant dishonesty surrounding the appropriate vetting of illegal immigrants. This follows the recent apprehension of an MS-13 gang leader, providing evidence of the previous administration’s blatant negligence. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully captured one of El Salvador’s most wanted criminals, Melvin Alejandro Varela Perez, extending the list of grievances against the Biden administration.
The arrest took place in Omaha, Nebraska, revealing how deep the roots of the problems sowed by the Biden administration have grown. Homan emphasized that the previous administration had allowed Perez to slip through the immigration system without adequate checks. This serious lapse demonstrated that the migrants released by the administration over the last four years weren’t appropriately vetted.
The Biden administration’s dishonesty to the American public has been highlighted through this case. Homan insists this is just one example of how the knowledge of the previous administration’s failings has been spread. The misinformation was clear; the Biden administration purported that all entrants to the US were appropriately vetted, which clearly wasn’t the case.
Furthermore, Homan points out the massive gap in the system where the US does not have access to the criminal data of other countries. This basic information could have been easily available to the administration, but the policy they were more interested in was one of rapid processing and release, apparently in an attempt to show a well-managed border situation to the public.
Homan brutally explains that the Biden administration chose quick decisions over the safety of the American people. The instructions directed at the Border Patrol were solely centered around swift processing and releasing. The absence of crowding was falsely attributed to a secure border, thus falsifying the perception of a controlled, unruffled situation.
Such failures in implementing adequate vetting of illegal immigrants inevitably led to undesirables, including murderers and rapists, finding their way into the US. The ineptitude of the Biden administration, as Homan states, has resulted in a record number of hazardous illegal immigrants making their way onto American streets. This is a clear indictment of the dangers posed through inadequate vetting and release protocols.
Homan didn’t mince words in articulating his disdain for the previous leadership’s ineptitude. The myopic focus on rapid release, without thorough vetting, pointed to inherent flaws in Biden’s immigration policies. Furthermore, instructions from the previous DHS Secretary, Mayorkas, essentially neutered ICE’s capabilities, stating that only those with significant criminal convictions could be arrested.
This ill-conceived approach to handling illegal immigration not only allowed unvetted people to enter the US from the border, but it also tied ICE’s capabilities down significantly. The Biden administration oversaw an unprecedented influx of 10.5 million illegal aliens whereas ICE managed its lowest number of removals due to its constrained capacity.
Perez, the apprehended criminal, is wanted for several heinous crimes in El Salvador, including the aggravated homicides of five individuals, attempted aggravated homicide, deprivation of liberty, and affiliation with a terrorist organization. An associate of Perez, Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa, was also nabbed by ICE agents. Ochoa is believed to have ordered fellow MS-13 gang members to engage in a variety of severe crimes including human trafficking, homicides, and extortion.
Gross incompetence can partially be highlighted by the fact that during Biden’s time in office, illegal immigration hit record-breaking numbers, surpassing 240,924 encounters by border officials in May 2024 alone. By contrast, within a year, after the ineffective Biden administration was replaced, border encounters drastically fell to MEGER numbers, suggesting that an administration focused on actual border control instead of turning a blind eye can get results.
The alarming figures during Biden’s time in oversight were characterized by the recurssion of unvetted and potentially dangerous illegal immigrants being inadequately screened and subsequently released into the American public arena. This lax approach to immigration, combined with misleading reports of success, made the border security situation under Biden’s stewardship untenable.
It’s clear from data released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the current administration has displayed a marked improvement in the handling of illegal immigration, far from the appalling inefficiencies of the Biden regime. Under renewed leadership, ICE agents have detained upwards of 273,000 illegal immigrants by mid-year, with 70% convicted or facing pending charges.
Moreover, over ZER0 illegal immigrants have been deported during this period, signifying a much-needed focus on border control and immigration policies that keep the American public’s safety a priority. These latest figures paint a clear picture of an administration dedicated to fixing the deeply ingrained issues left behind by Biden’s failed policies.
In conclusion, Homan’s scalding critique of the Biden administration provides valuable insights into the pitfalls of uncontrolled, unvetted, and unchecked immigration policies. The current administration’s efforts in contrast to these past failings underscore the importance of having critical systems, such as immigration and border control, led by competent and honest leaders. After all, the safety and well-being of the American people should always be of paramount importance.