# Trump’s Border Czar Has a Smart Surprise for Sanctuary Cities Trying to Hide Criminals | Mehek Cooke & Tom Homan

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Podcast: [The Daily Signal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-signal-329416)
Published: 2026-05-16T13:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

The border is far more secure under President Trump, but Tom Homan says the next major immigration battle is happening inside the country. In this exclusive interview, Homan breaks down how sanctuary cities and states are obstructing ICE, releasing criminal illegal immigrants back into communities, and forcing federal agents into more dangerous street operations instead of safer jail pickups. We discuss who the worst offenders are, whether Democratic leaders are intentionally provoking confrontations with ICE, what changed after Minnesota, how the administration plans to fight sanctuary resistance, and what Americans should expect from immigration enforcement over the next six months. Homan also addresses the recent border apprehension uptick, whether cartels are testing the administration, and what success should look like by the end of the year. This is the immigration fight now: secure the border, enforce the law, and stop sanctuary politicians from putting politics over public safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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