President-elect Donald Trump has made several key appointments as his second administration takes shape.
Tom Homan, his former acting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration, a position that is likely to play a key role in Trump’s campaign pledges to secure the US-Mexico border and mount a massive deportation operation.
In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump wrote on Truth Social that Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda. However, Homan has also pushed back on rhetoric suggesting massive roundups.
Donald Trump watches on as Tom Homan speaks at a primary election night party in January 2024.Credit: AP
Trump is expected to name longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner, to be the deputy chief of policy in his new administration.
Confirming the appointment, Vice President-elect JD Vance posted a message of congratulations on Monday to Miller on X and said, “This is another fantastic pick by the president.” The announcement was first reported by CNN.
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Miller is one of Trump’s longest-serving aides, dating back to his first campaign for the White House.
Trump also announced he has chosen Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations, picking a loyal ally with little foreign policy experience to represent the US at the international organization.
“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement Monday announcing his pick for the role — his first selection that will require Senate confirmation.
Stefanik, 40, who serves as House Republican Conference Chair, has long been one of Trump’s most loyal allies in the House, and was among those discussed as a potential vice presidential choice.
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