Tom Homan Completely Clobbers Politico Journo Over Dems ICE Agent Mask Ban [WATCH]

Border Czar Tom Homan strongly defended the use of face masks by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during enforcement operations in an interview Sunday, pushing back against criticism from media figures and Democrat lawmakers amid a rise in violent incidents targeting agents.

Homan appeared on “The Conversation with Dasha Burns,” where he confronted questions surrounding the use of face coverings by federal immigration officers.

The issue has gained renewed attention following the introduction of a bill by Democratic Senators Cory Booker of New Jersey and Alex Padilla of California.

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Filed on July 8, the legislation seeks to prohibit ICE and other immigration officials from wearing masks during most enforcement operations.

Burns suggested during the interview that “many people are up in arms” over ICE agents wearing masks, calling it “not something that we’ve really had on this scale in this country.”

Homan immediately interjected, citing a surge in attacks on immigration officials in recent years.

“Well, we never had the scale of attacks on ICE we have now — up 700% attacks on ICE, doxing against ICE agents,” Homan said.

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Burns responded by comparing the situation to attacks on police officers during the “defund the police” movement.

She noted that local police officers did not begin wearing masks despite being targeted.

“Name a police agency that has a 700% increase in assaults,” Homan replied. “Name one. You can’t.”

“I haven’t looked at that data, yeah,” Burns acknowledged.

Homan emphasized that ICE agents and their families have been targeted, referencing a Department of Homeland Security press release issued in June that documented a significant increase in threats and doxing against officers.

“So they’re wearing masks to help give them some sort of protection,” he said.

Homan also pointed to perceived hypocrisy, asking why there was no outcry over masked Black Lives Matter protesters during nationwide demonstrations, some of which escalated into violence.

“The same people that are complaining about ICE wearing masks, have they ever said anything about BLM protesters wearing masks?” he asked.

When Burns attempted to respond, Homan continued, saying, “Let me answer though. Let me answer. Did they ever say anything about the masked protesters that became criminals on college campuses that threatened Jewish students and took over buildings, destroyed property? They were all wearing masks. Did anybody pass legislation saying they can’t wear a mask during a protest? No.”

Burns replied, “Oh, I think there are a lot of people who are upset about that, but —” before Homan cut in again to underscore the absence of legislative action against protesters who concealed their identities while engaging in criminal behavior.

Homan reaffirmed his support for ICE agents wearing masks, saying it is a necessary measure in today’s climate.

“I support ICE wearing masks. They’re still wearing insignia. They’ve got HSI, ERO, FBI, DEA, but there needs to be some level of protection because the attacks is unprecedented,” Homan stated. “700% for God’s sake.”

He added, “What I want to remind people is I was an ICE agent. These men and women of ICE, they’re their mothers and fathers too. They don’t hang their hearts on a hook every day when they come to work. They’re not the beast. They’re enforcing a law. They’re trying to make this country safe again. And they’re being vilified for it and attacked for it … zero tolerance on this.”

Homan’s remarks come just days after violent incidents targeting immigration personnel. The Department of Justice confirmed arrests in connection with a July 4 armed assault on an ICE facility in Texas, where a police officer was shot in the neck.

On July 7, law enforcement officials reported that a gunman opened fire at a Texas Border Patrol station.

Agents and local police returned fire, killing the suspect.

The proposed legislation from Booker and Padilla has drawn scrutiny from immigration officials and law enforcement advocates, who argue that it undermines safety measures during a period of heightened threats. The bill’s future in the Senate remains uncertain.