Trump Border Czar Security Costs $1M Monthly

Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, is protected by a security detail costing taxpayers about $1 million per month, covering agent salaries, travel, and a rotating team of around 30 Homeland Security agents. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attributes the high level of protection to increased threats and doxxing linked to Trump's immigration policies. The security detail, justified by a DHS threat assessment, includes a four-car motorcade and covers Homan at home, commuting, and in public. Some current and former administration officials have criticized the cost as extravagant and questioned its necessity, noting it diverts resources from other senior leaders and is atypical for non-cabinet positions. Public response has been mixed, with concerns over spending and support for protecting officials under threat. The Biden administration did not have a comparable border czar position, making direct cost comparisons difficult.