„He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there,“ Trump said of Homan in a Monday morning post on Truth Social, announcing his deployment to Minnesota. „Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me.“

The move cuts across DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who is facing increasing pressure after deadly clashes in Minneapolis between federal immigration enforcement officers and protesters. Homan is a potential rival to Noem for her role, though she publicly welcomed Trump‘s decision.