Former ICE Director Tom Homan, recently appointed to a key border security role in the upcoming Trump administration, expressed heightened concern over death threats he and his family have received, particularly in light of recent threats targeting other Trump nominees. In an interview on Fox News' "The Story," Homan acknowledged that while he hadn't initially taken the threats too seriously, the recent surge in targeted threats against other appointees has prompted him to reassess the situation.

Homan recounted his past experiences with death threats during his tenure as ICE director and even after his retirement, noting that he had been under U.S. Marshals protection. He attributed some of the negativity to what he described as "hit pieces" in the media, portraying him as a racist and blaming him for family separations. He suggested this kind of coverage might incite unstable individuals.

Homan's comments followed reports that numerous Trump nominees, including potential CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, and U.N. Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, were subjected to threats ranging from bomb threats to swatting incidents. Incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the threats and praised law enforcement's swift response. Other individuals targeted included prospective Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, EPA Administrator nominee Lee Zeldin, Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and the family of former Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz.

Despite the escalating threats, Homan affirmed his resolve, stating that he would not be intimidated or silenced. He emphasized the need for a strong response from law enforcement to identify and prosecute those responsible for issuing these threats. He underscored the illegality of such actions and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The timing of these threats is particularly noteworthy, coming just months after two alleged assassination attempts against Trump.