President-elect Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan expressed deep emotion and frustration on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” as he spoke about the tragic murder of Laken Riley by an illegal Venezuelan migrant earlier this year. Homan called on mayors and governors of sanctuary jurisdictions to listen to the heartbreaking tape of Riley’s final moments and understand the terror she experienced while fighting for her life. He criticized these officials for protecting individuals like Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of Riley’s murder and sentenced to life without parole, stating that her death could have been prevented if stronger border enforcement policies were in place.
The video of Sgt. Kenneth Maxwell finding Riley’s lifeless body near a running trail on the University of Georgia campus was also shared, showing the officer’s desperate attempts to revive her. Riley, a 22-year-old college student, had been brutally attacked by Ibarra when she fought back against his attempted rape, resulting in her tragic death. Homan expressed frustration that previous enforcement policies could have saved Riley’s life and criticized leaders for failing to prevent Ibarra from committing such a heinous crime.
Homan emphasized that under Trump’s presidency, individuals like Ibarra would have been detained and potentially prevented from carrying out such acts of violence. He highlighted the importance of stricter immigration enforcement priorities that prioritize the removal of illegal migrants who pose a threat to public safety. Homan pointed out that lax enforcement policies under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have allowed dangerous individuals like Ibarra to go undetected and commit crimes without consequence.
Homan recounted various instances of preventable crimes due to negligent border policies, including the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy from heat exhaustion in the back of a tractor-trailer rig. He shared heartbreaking stories of families who lost loved ones to violence at the hands of illegal aliens and expressed his frustration with the lack of accountability for these crimes. As he prepares to take on the role of border czar in January, Homan is determined to hold sanctuary city politicians accountable for their failure to protect their communities from dangerous individuals like Ibarra.
Homan’s emotional plea for increased border enforcement and stricter immigration policies reflects a growing concern over the impact of lax enforcement on public safety. He called on officials to prioritize the safety of their communities and address the underlying issues that have allowed individuals like Ibarra to evade detection and carry out violent crimes. Homan’s commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals from harm underscores the urgent need for strong border policies that prioritize the safety and well-being of all Americans. As he prepares to lead immigration enforcement efforts, Homan is determined to hold accountable those who fail to uphold their responsibility to protect their communities from harm.
