Tom Homan Claims Trump Administration Has Successfully Located 145,000 Previously Missing Migrant Children
WASHINGTON — Tom Homan, a prominent figure in immigration enforcement and border security, has issued a statement regarding the status of unaccompanied minors who entered the United States during the previous administration. Homan, known for his focus on strict border policies, highlighted new data suggesting significant progress in locating migrant children who had previously been lost within the system.
According to the statement released by Homan, a substantial number of minors crossed the border during the tenure of the last administration. He asserted that over half a million children were smuggled into the country during that period. A central point of his critique focused on the protocols for releasing these minors from government custody. Homan stated that these children were frequently released to “unvetted sponsors,” a practice that critics argue places vulnerable minors at risk of exploitation, labor trafficking, or neglect.
The statement provided specific figures regarding the children who fell out of contact with authorities. Homan alleged that the previous administration lost track of approximately 300,000 of these minors after they were placed with sponsors. The inability of federal agencies to maintain contact with such a large volume of children has been a subject of intense political and humanitarian debate, raising concerns about the efficacy of the oversight mechanisms managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and related agencies.
However, Homan claimed that immediate action taken by President Donald Trump has resulted in a significant recovery of these individuals. According to Homan’s figures, the current administration’s efforts have already resulted in locating 145,000 of the children who were previously unaccounted for. While the statement did not detail the specific operational methods used to locate the minors, the figures suggest a ramped-up enforcement and tracking effort by federal immigration authorities.
The issue of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) remains one of the most complex aspects of United States immigration policy. When minors arrive at the border without guardians, they are processed and typically transferred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) before being released to sponsors, who are often family members or relatives already residing in the U.S. Homan’s comments underscore a renewed focus on the vetting processes for these sponsors and the long-term monitoring of the children’s welfare.
As the administration continues its border security initiatives, these new statistics presented by Homan mark a distinct contrast between the current operational priorities and those of the previous leadership. The announcement emphasizes the administration’s commitment to addressing the backlog of missing minor cases and tightening the controls surrounding the release and monitoring of migrant children within the United States.
