Tom Homan Blasts Critics of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Over Silence on Biden-Era Migrant Deaths

Border Czar Tom Homan has come out swinging against critics of the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, located in the heart of the Florida Everglades. This unique facility, surrounded by alligator-infested swamps to discourage escape attempts, has been under fire for its harsh conditions and remote setting. Yet, Homan argues that it adheres to the highest standards set by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

In a fiery appearance on a Sunday talk show, Homan called out lawmakers for their selective outrage. He pointed out that while they decry the conditions at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' they turned a blind eye to the staggering migrant death toll during the Biden administration. Data reveals a grim reality—856 migrants lost their lives crossing the southern border in fiscal year 2022, a record high that barely raised a whisper from these same critics.

Homan didn’t hold back, accusing these lawmakers of ignoring other crises under Biden’s watch, including migrants held in sweltering border patrol parking lots and the tragic trafficking of women and children. He contrasted this with the current administration’s efforts under President Trump to locate thousands of missing children, a mission he claims was neglected previously with half a million children trafficked and 300,000 unaccounted for.

His sharpest jab was reserved for the issue of border security—or the lack thereof. Homan insisted that national security hinges on knowing who and what crosses our borders, a principle he believes was undermined by years of inaction. The silence from critics, he charged, is nothing short of complicity in the chaos that unfolded.

This debate over 'Alligator Alcatraz' isn’t just about a detention center; it’s a window into the deeper struggle over immigration policy and accountability. As conditions at the facility continue to spark controversy, Homan’s words serve as a reminder that the border crisis is far from a simple story of swamp and gators—it’s a human tragedy demanding real solutions.