Tom Homan, the incoming border czar under President Donald Trump, strongly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her policies following a tragic subway incident involving an illegal immigrant. The suspect, a Guatemalan national previously deported in 2018, was arrested after setting a subway passenger on fire, sparking outrage over lax immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies.

Homan accused Hochul of enabling such tragedies by supporting measures that hinder federal agencies from cooperating with local law enforcement. He also condemned the Biden administration’s handling of border security, pointing to record illegal crossings and alleged failures in child trafficking prevention. Emphasizing the success of President Trump’s previous immigration policies, Homan called for accountability and stronger enforcement to prevent future incidents.