Tom Homan, who will soon take on the role of border czar in President-elect Donald Trump's new administration, has revealed plans to tackle the issue of undocumented Venezuelan immigrants in the United States, emphasizing the intent to deport them regardless of Venezuela's stance on accepting its citizens back.

Homan spoke about these deportation measures in detail during an interview on CBS News' Face the Nation, where he highlighted past successes under Trump's leadership in navigating similar diplomatic challenges with countries like El Salvador and Mexico, as the Daily Wire reports.

As the appointed border czar, Homan is gearing up to implement Trump's immigration policies, which envision firm actions against undocumented Venezuelan nationals.

In the interview with Margaret Brennan, he indicated that even if Venezuela refuses to accept deportees, the U.S. government would consider alternative strategies.

Exploring New Solutions for Deportations

Homan confirmed that the administration is prepared to explore the possibility of deporting Venezuelan nationals to third countries if necessary.

Drawing on past experiences, he cited the Trump administration's ability to convince El Salvador to accept back members of the notorious MS-13 gang promptly.

In his tenure as ICE Director in the previous administration, Homan noted, they were able to resolve deportation standoffs efficiently. He shared that, "It took President Trump 48 hours to get El Salvador to take back their criminal aliens into their prisons.”

Successes With Mexico as a Policy Model

Another example of success Homan mentioned was the establishment of the "Remain in Mexico" policy. This arrangement required those seeking asylum to remain in Mexico while their claims underwent processing within the United States.

Trump's strategy also included persuading Mexico to deploy its military to curb illegal immigration flow by posting troops both on its southern boundary with Central America and on the frontier shared with the U.S.

Prioritizing Public Safety in New Policy

Homan emphasized that public safety would be a primary focus in executing these immigration policies. He critiqued the current administration led by President Joe Biden as "weak" on handling deportations, especially when involved with uncooperative nations.

He stressed the necessity of safeguarding Americans, citing criminal activities purportedly being committed by Venezuelan gang members in the United States. Homan underscored, “We gotta put the safety of the American people first.”

Negotiations with Venezuela Yet to Come

Recognizing the challenges, Homan expressed hope that Trump's administration would engage effectively with Venezuela, as it did with Mexico and El Salvador, to facilitate the return of its deportable citizens. The overarching goal is to persuade Venezuelan authorities to cooperate in repatriating their nationals.

Homan assured the public that refusal from Venezuela would not prevent deportations from being carried out; rather, the individuals would be relocated to other willing countries.

His statement emphasized determination: “They’re still gonna be deported. They’re just gonna be deported to a different country.”

Focus on Immediate Action and Firm Stand

The push for action is expected to be swift, with Homan remarking that these Venezuelan deportations will become a focal point from the inauguration day of the new administration. He said such matters of public safety and crime prevention require immediate and decisive action.

Moreover, Homan's outlook on immigration policies remains steadfast in the belief that the safety priorities will manifest through rigid enforcement measures. He stated, “They need to be a priority under this administration. They’re gonna be a priority starting day one.”

The reciprocity of efforts between the incoming U.S. administration and Venezuela is hoped to mirror past diplomatic undertakings, ensuring effective deportation agreements. Homan's approach harks back to earlier methodologies credited with enhancing immigration control and public security on a broader scale.

His comments reflect a return to stringent migration controls aligned with President Trump's broader policy objectives, setting the stage for potentially renewed international negotiations.