'Grow a Backbone!' Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Clashes with Heckler Accusing Him of Being a 'Traitor'

During a Turning Point USA gathering in El Paso, Texas, border official Tom Homan sharply responded to a protester who branded him a traitor. The confrontation unfolded as Homan spoke about the safety of ICE officers and undocumented immigrants.

Each night I pray for the protection of every Border Patrol agent and ICE officer, and for everyone we are searching for, Homan stated in a clip aired on Fox News. I dont want anyone harmed or killed, whether its officers or undocumented individuals, and thats an undeniable fact.

When protesters shouted accusations, Homan made it clear he wasnt bothered. Say what you want, it doesnt matter to me, he remarked. A heckler shouted, Traitor! prompting Homan to retort: Why dont you grow a backbone, put on a Kevlar vest, grab a gun, and go secure the border yourself?! The crowd responded with applause.

The exchange escalated when another attendee accused Homan of influencing Patrick Crusius, the gunman responsible for the 2019 El Paso Walmart attack that killed 23 people. The protester suggested Homans anti-immigration remarks motivated the shooter.

Homan defended his stance, stating, I was criticizing the open border and its chaos, which was by design, not encouraging violence.

Author: Ethan Caldwell