The Secretary of Homeland Security will take the lead in delivering on President Trump’s promises to deport undocumented immigrants en masse and “seal” the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as leading the government’s response to natural disasters.
tom hormanTrump’s former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) stands out as the most likely choice.
Homan, 62, supported separating immigrant children from their parents as a means of preventing illegal crossings and said politicians who support immigrant protections should be charged with crimes. He resigned in 2018, midway through Trump’s presidency, but remains a supporter of Trump’s approach to immigration.
chad wolfHe served as acting Minister of Lands from 2019 to 2020 until his appointment was ruled illegal. Chad Mizellthe former acting general counsel of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, is also a potential competitor.
stephen millerWidely regarded as the architect of Trump’s immigration policy, he is expected to once again take on a senior advisory role in the White House.
