In a recent escalation of his ongoing dispute with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Tom Homan, former Acting Director of U.
S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has labeled her the "dumbest congresswoman ever.".
This is a significant claim, considering the wide array of controversial figures populating the left side of the Congressional aisle. However, Ocasio-Cortez has managed to distinguish herself in the eyes of Homan, who served as President Trump's border czar.
Homan and Ocasio-Cortez have clashed on numerous occasions, but their feud has intensified recently, as reported by RedState journalist Ward Clark. The tension reached a peak when Ocasio-Cortez encouraged her followers to resist and create friction in an attempt to obstruct the efforts of ICE agents. This call to action was perceived by some as bordering on insurrection.
Following this, Ocasio-Cortez's office hosted a "Know Your Rights with ICE" event. This prompted Homan to reach out to the deputy attorney general, questioning whether her actions could be considered an attempt to disrupt the Trump administrations mass deportation efforts, an act he warned could lead to prosecution.
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Homan elaborated on his critique of Ocasio-Cortez. Shes the dumbest congresswoman ever elected to Congress, and she proves that every day," he stated to host Rob Finnerty. Homan, who has served as a border enforcement official under both Donald Trump and Barack Obama, expressed disbelief that any American, regardless of political affiliation, would want to educate criminal illegal aliens, particularly those convicted of violent crimes, on how to evade law enforcement.
Homan continued to criticize Ocasio-Cortez, accusing her of prioritizing illegal aliens over her constituents. Shes out there telling people how to evade enforcement, how to evade ICE arrests, and, again, the most dangerous of the illegal aliens in the country, giving them heads up," he said. He expressed concern that her actions could potentially aid dangerous criminals, referencing recent violent crimes committed by illegal aliens.
Ocasio-Cortez's advice to illegal immigrants was delivered via a TikTok video, in which she encouraged them to resist, stating, We outnumber them authoritarians are like the Wizard of Oz, they rely on their PERCEIVED power, not their actual power. You can resist. This call to action was interpreted by some as an incitement to mob violence.
There have been signs of discontent within Ocasio-Cortez's district regarding her stance on illegal immigration. During a 2023 press conference outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, she was heckled by constituents shouting Close the border! and Respect the constitution, AOC!
Despite these criticisms and the rising crime rates in New York's 14th Congressional District, Ocasio-Cortez was reelected in 2024. This has led some, including Homan, to question the judgment of the voters in her district. As the debate over immigration policy continues, it remains to be seen how Ocasio-Cortez's approach will impact her political career and the lives of her constituents.
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