Former White House border czar Tom Homan has attributed the resurgence of migrant caravans heading toward the U.S. to what he calls the “Biden effect,” suggesting that perceived Democratic leniency on immigration is driving the movement. His comments come as a new caravan of roughly 1,500 migrants, including families with young children, advances through southern Mexico.
Homan Vows Continued Strict Enforcement
Speaking on Fox News’s America Reports, Homan dismissed the impact of Democratic midterm gains, insisting that Trump-era border policies remain in place. “Congress may be more blue. Texas may be more blue, but the White House is red, bright red,” he said. “President Trump created the most secure border in history.”
Homan warned that caravan members would not be released into the U.S. but instead prosecuted and deported after serving jail time. He also urged Mexico to redeploy troops along its borders, as it did under a 2019 agreement with the Trump administration to avoid tariffs.
Migrants Pin Hopes on Democratic Wins
Some migrants in the caravan told Reuters they believed Democratic victories could lead to expanded legal pathways to live and work in the U.S. Meanwhile, Mexican authorities have already mobilized National Guard and immigration personnel to block the group’s progress in Chiapas state.
The Department of Homeland Security reported a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions for fiscal year 2026 compared to the Biden era, alongside zero recorded releases—a statistic Homan framed as proof of Trump’s hardline success.
GOP Warnings Ahead of Midterms
Before the elections, Vice President JD Vance amplified Republican claims linking Democratic wins to increased illegal crossings, sharing footage of caravan movements and warning, “When Democrats get elected, the border gets flooded.” His messaging targeted voters concerned about immigration policy shifts under a strengthened Democratic Congress.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2026/11/11/tom-homan-blames-biden-effect-migrant-caravans/