om Homan Goes Off: “Newsom Has No Integrity”—Calls Him an Embarrassment

Breaking
Today, August 28, 2025, Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, unleashed blame on California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling ICE “Trump’s private police force,” branding the governor “an embarrassment to the position he holds.” Homan didn’t stop there—he claimed Newsom “had no integrity” and ought to “call President Trump and… the head of ICE” to say thanks for removing criminals from Los Angeles streets

Details & Background
Homan’s incendiary comments came in direct response to Newsom’s remarks at a POLITICO summit, where the governor criticized ICE for pledging loyalty to the president over the Constitution. Newsom asserted that expanded federal funding was enabling ICE to function as something far beyond its mandate. The lines have now been drawn: Homan on one side, calling for gratitude; Newsom on the other, warning of authoritarian overreach

Reactions
Homan’s words lit up the conservative echo chamber. Supporters cheered the directness. Newsom, predictably, dug in—casting Homan’s remarks as undue aggression and further evidence of MAGA authoritarianism. Political observers note the deepening chasm between state and federal approaches to enforcement, with California increasingly at odds with Trump’s priorities.

Why This Matters to You
This clash isn’t an academic debate—it’s about who gets to define the rule of law in America. Governor Newsom’s theatrics and “private police force” narrative distract from the fundamental mission of securing communities. Meanwhile, President Trump’s allies, like Homan, are sending a crystal-clear message: we expect loyalty, not posturing. It’s a fight for integrity, for enforcement, and for the safety of American citizens.