Trump Border Czar Tom Homan: Nearly 25,000 Missing Migrant Children Found
Border Czar Tom Homan has announced that the Trump administration has located just under 25,000 missing migrant children from the Biden administration, a revelation that is already drawing intense national attention.
Homan made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News, stating that many of the recovered children had been victims of abuse, sex trafficking, and forced labor.
“They’ve already located just under 25,000 [of over 300,000]. Some of these children were found with parents just… others were in horrific situations,” Homan explained. “We’ve rescued thousands of children. And President Trump is committed, I’m committed, that we’re not gonna stop looking for these children until we find every single one of them.”
A Crisis Under the Biden Administration
Shortly after being tapped by President Trump as Border Czar, Homan revealed that there were roughly 300,000 missing migrant children unaccounted for during the Biden administration. He attributed the crisis to the former president’s decision to release children to “unvetted sponsors,” a policy critics say fueled a humanitarian disaster.
According to Homan, the Trump team has made the recovery of these children the “main priority” of the administration, insisting they will not stop until all are located.
Humanitarian and Political Implications
The announcement marks a significant milestone in what has become one of the most pressing humanitarian and political issues tied to U.S. border policy. Supporters of Trump argue that the recovery underscores the administration’s commitment to law, order, and child protection.
“We need to save these children,” Homan emphasized. “We’re the most welcoming country in the world. We take in more refugees than any country, but we’ve got to have the rule of law because people are dying. That’s why I fight as hard as I fight.”
Critics of the Biden administration say the staggering figure highlights systemic failures that put vulnerable children at risk of exploitation. Meanwhile, advocates note that while finding nearly 25,000 children is a breakthrough, the work is far from over.
Looking Ahead
The Trump administration continues to frame the issue as a top national priority, linking border security to both humanitarian outcomes and national safety. With hundreds of thousands of children still missing, the administration’s ongoing efforts will likely remain central to both domestic politics and international scrutiny.