Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026

Former Trump administration border czar Tom Homan discussed his controversial immigration enforcement strategies during an interview with CBS's Margaret Brennan on 'Face the Nation' on February 15, 2026, amid ongoing debates about border security and illegal immigration in the United States. The interview, which aired as the country continues to grapple with record-high numbers of migrant encounters at the southern border, saw Homan defend the Trump administration's hardline approach to immigration. He emphasized the need for immediate policy changes, including reinstating border wall construction, expanding detention facilities, and implementing stricter asylum procedures. Homan, who previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), argued that current administration policies have created an 'open borders' situation that he described as both dangerous and unsustainable for national security. Throughout the conversation, Homan criticized the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis, claiming that their policies have encouraged increased migration from Central America and other regions. He outlined what he would prioritize if returned to a position of authority, including increased technological surveillance at the border, more personnel for ICE and Border Patrol, and a return to 'Remain in Mexico' policies.