Border Patrol chief welcomes Tom Homan as new border czar amid ongoing security challenges

Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens expressed enthusiasm for Tom Homan's appointment as border czar, highlighting Homan's background as a former Border Patrol agent. Owens sees Homan's leadership as a positive change for deportations and border security. Owens warned about the threats from fentanyl and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which he identified as top priorities for the agency. He noted that cartels are adapting their tactics in response to new challenges. Despite recent drops in border encounters, Owens remains concerned about the unknowns, including 250,000 migrants who evaded capture. He emphasized the difficulty in vetting migrants from countries without diplomatic relations, raising concerns about potential threats.