Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan Reacts to President’s Alcatraz Remarks

Border Czar Tom Homan voiced support for former President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz Island as a detention facility, calling it a potential solution to the nation’s ongoing immigration challenges.

“We need detention beds,” Homan said, when asked about the idea. “I think it’s certainly an option, especially for the significant public safety threats and national security threats. It should be on the table,” he told reporters outside the White House.

Border Czar Tom Homan voiced support for former President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz Island as a detention facility, calling it a potential solution to the nation’s ongoing immigration challenges.

“We need detention beds,” Homan said, when asked about the idea. “I think it’s certainly an option, especially for the significant public safety threats and national security threats. It should be on the table,” he told reporters outside the White House.

The Trump administration has consistently pushed for expanded detention capacity to house migrants awaiting deportation proceedings.

Homan also confirmed that discussions are underway with additional countries—beyond El Salvador—that may be willing to accept deported migrants from the United States. However, he declined to specify how many nations are currently involved, saying only that “there’s talks underway with countries.”

In response to questions about the administration’s recently announced plan to offer undocumented immigrants $1,000 and travel assistance to voluntarily return to their home countries, Homan indicated early signs of progress.

“I think we’ll have some movement,” he said, adding that migrants are “starting to get the message” that self-deportation can be a good option.

Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this story.

This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.