Border Czar Tom Homan recently highlighted the ongoing efforts to locate the vast number of missing migrant children under the Biden administration. According to Homan, the Trump administration has successfully tracked down 28,000 of the 300,000 children that went unaccounted for. He stated, “The last administration wasn’t even looking for them,” underscoring a stark contrast in approach between the two administrations.
Breanna Morello, an investigative reporter, previously exposed that during Biden’s tenure, 300,000 children were reported missing. Her findings indicated a pattern of negligence, including allegations that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) provided false addresses for these children. Morello asserted, “Now it’s up to the Trump administration to find those kids,” placing the spotlight on the Trump administration’s renewed responsibility in this critical crisis.
Moreover, the Biden administration allocated $6 billion to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for managing unaccompanied minors. Testimonies at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing revealed that the oversight of placed children was alarmingly inadequate. Ali Hopper, founder of GUARD Against Trafficking, stated that “post-placement welfare checks” amounted to little more than two phone calls. She revealed that between August 2023 and January 2025, 65,000 calls went unanswered, supporting Morello’s claims about the administration’s lack of concern in verifying the safety of these children. “The Biden administration didn’t seem to care when it came to verifying who they were handing these children off to,” Hopper noted.
In response to concerns over the welfare of these minors, Homan emphasized that they are determined to locate every child. “We’re not going to stop until we find every one of them or at least run every lead down on those 300,000 children,” he asserted. Homan’s commitment echoes a growing sense of urgency regarding the safety and protection of these vulnerable individuals.
He further addressed the issue of sanctuary cities, where some leaders are now facing potential criminal charges for failing to comply with a Department of Justice deadline concerning homeland security measures. Homan remarked that these cities are releasing “public safety threats to the streets every day,” rather than cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain those who pose a danger.
Homan’s comments reflect a significant shift in the way immigration and child welfare are being handled, with intensified focus on accountability and safety. The administration’s current strategies are set against the backdrop of the previous administration, which, as Homan indicated, exhibited a lack of initiative in protecting these children.
Now, as investigations continue, the expectation is set for a rigorous and thorough effort to reunite these children with their families or ensure that they are placed in safe environments. With Homan at the forefront, the administration aims to address the issues of neglect and exploitation that have plagued the system, highlighting the weight of responsibility that lies with those charged with the care of these young migrants.
As the administration moves forward, the stakes remain high. It is a race against time to not only locate all 300,000 missing children but also to prevent further exploitation. Keeping every lead in sight is crucial. Homan noted, “That’s a big plus for the administration because the last administration wasn’t even looking for them.” The hope remains that the renewed focus on this crisis will yield positive results for some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals.
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