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DHS Faces Scrutiny Over $1 Million Monthly Security Costs for Trump Border Czar

Tom Homan's extensive protection detail, justified by DHS due to threats, raises concerns over resource allocation and budgetary strain.

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Overview

  • Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, requires a security detail costing approximately $1 million per month, including salaries, travel, and logistics.
  • The security team consists of roughly 30 Homeland Security Investigations agents providing 24/7 protection, with an annual cost estimated at $12 million.
  • DHS defends the measures, citing intelligence assessments and heightened threats linked to Homan's high-profile role in immigration enforcement.
  • Critics within the administration argue the security detail is excessive and diverts resources from other senior officials and priorities.
  • Homan's protection includes home security, a four-vehicle motorcade, and round-the-clock monitoring, surpassing typical security arrangements for cabinet-level officials.