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Bait-and-Switch: How Moderate Democrats Con Voters + Tom Homan and Sec. Brooke Rollins

Jan 22, 2026
Tom Homan, a former ICE official and border enforcement expert, dives into how immigration enforcement has turned political, arguing that public safety is often sacrificed for rhetoric. He discusses the dangers of sanctuary cities and national security risks. Meanwhile, Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, highlights her efforts on trade, food policy, and reducing SNAP fraud. She emphasizes a return to whole milk in schools and restoring real food on plates, steering away from outdated dietary guidelines. Together, they unpack the realities behind political promises.
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INSIGHT

Politicization Of Immigration Enforcement

  • Tom Homan argues the partisan shift against immigration enforcement began with the Trump era backlash.
  • He says politics, not safety, now drives opposition to ICE enforcement.
ANECDOTE

From Campaign Ads To Executive Orders

  • Tom Homan recounts campaign ads portraying Abigail Spanberger as pro-law-enforcement and her swift switch in office.
  • He says ICE rescued trafficking victims and arrests criminal aliens despite the governor's executive order.
ADVICE

Use Federal Resources To Bypass Sanctuary Limits

  • When local jurisdictions refuse cooperation, deploy federal resources to operate inside those areas.
  • Homan recommends flooding sanctuary cities with additional ICE teams to find and remove criminals.
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