Tom Homan Reveals the Staggering Number of Migrant Children Lost Under Biden Have Now Been Found
Tom Homan, the former ICE director, has raised an alarm that is impossible to ignore. He says a large number of migrant children who were reported lost under the Biden administration have now been found. That revelation should make every parent and taxpayer sit up straight.
This is not a partisan blip. When kids go missing in a system run by the federal government, it is a full blown failure of basic responsibility. Republicans are right to demand clear answers and immediate fixes.
The first point is simple: safety comes first. Children misplaced in the chaos of mass migration are exposed to traffickers and predators, and that risk is unacceptable under any administration.
Second, accountability matters. When agencies tasked with care and custody fail to track kids properly, leaders must explain what went wrong and who is responsible.
Third, the policy picture cannot be ignored. A border that invites chaos will produce more children in need of care and more opportunities for things to go terribly wrong. That is a policy failure with human consequences.
Tom Homan’s credibility comes from years on the front lines of immigration enforcement. He has consistently warned that weak policies create incentives for dangerous migration and strain the agencies that handle vulnerable children. Listen to that experience and treat it like an alarm bell.
Transparency has to be non negotiable. We need a full public accounting of how many children were lost, how many have been found, where breakdowns occurred, and which officials were in charge. Hidden paperwork and opaque excuses are no answer when children are at risk.
There must also be immediate process fixes in the Office of Refugee Resettlement and other agencies. Better biometric intake, mandatory tracking at every handoff, and clear chains of custody are basic steps that should have been routine from day one.
Deterrence policy is not cruelty, it is prevention. When policies encourage illegal entry with little consequence, smugglers and traffickers profit and children suffer. Restoring lawful consequences and tightening the border will reduce future tragedies.
Border Czar Tom Homan reveals that the Trump Administration has found over 23,000 unaccompanied children who were lost under Biden.
Biden lost 300,000 kids and did nothing to find them.
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Republicans can and should couple toughness with compassion. We must insist that children are protected, that sponsors are properly vetted, and that family reunification is fast and verifiable. Compassion without order becomes chaos, and chaos hurts the vulnerable the most.
Oversight matters in practice, not just in speeches. Congressional committees need access to records, inspections of facilities, and interviews with agency staffers. If leadership is hiding information, subpoenas and public hearings are appropriate and necessary tools.
There is also a criminal angle. When kids are trafficked or abandoned, criminal investigations should follow and perpetrators prosecuted. Human smuggling is a crime that flourishes under permissive policies and half baked enforcement.
Local communities pay the cost for federal failures. Shelters, hospitals, and schools see the strain when large numbers of migrant children arrive without proper plans. That burden is unfair to taxpayers and must factor into federal decision making.
Practical staffing matters too. Agencies charged with caring for children were overwhelmed by sudden surges while being underfunded or mismanaged. Congress should fund smart expansions of staff and technology, not just temporary bandaids.
Reuniting children with families requires competence. That means DNA where appropriate, verified records, and cross agency databases that actually talk to each other. Piecemeal processes and paper forms are not good enough when a child’s safety is on the line.
Community sponsors deserve vetting, not suspicion. That vetting must be thorough and quick so children are not stuck in limbo. A system that can both move fast and confirm safety standards is achievable with political will.
The politics will be loud, but the facts should be louder. This is an issue about human lives and government performance, not just a campaign talking point. Voters should demand measurable reforms and refuse vague promises.
Republican leaders should push for immediate, measurable benchmarks. Full accounting within 30 days, independent audits of intake systems, and emergency funds for shelters with strict oversight would be a start. Anything less is an evasion of responsibility.
Long term, the country needs a policy that restores order to our immigration system while meeting humanitarian obligations. That means strong borders, expedited legal paths, and coordinated international pressure to stop the trafficking networks. There is no moral contradiction in being secure and compassionate at the same time.
The Biden era lesson is harsh but clear. Open door policies without checks and systems for care create human suffering and political blowback. Republicans should use this moment to offer solutions that protect children and restore the rule of law.
In the end, the question is simple: will we protect kids or protect bad policy? The answer should be both firm and immediate. Citizens should push their representatives to act with both urgency and common sense.
Tom Homan’s revelations deserve more than headlines. They demand reform, oversight, and accountability from Washington. If leaders fail to respond, voters will remember who let this happen.
