Border Czar Tom Homan challenged MSNBC’s coverage of immigration enforcement during an appearance on Morning Joe, where he defended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and accused the network of spreading misinformation.

The exchange began when co-host Mika Brzezinski suggested that ICE was “disappearing people” during enforcement actions. Homan immediately pushed back on the characterization.

“You using the term ‘disappearing people?’ is disgusting,” Homan said. “U.S. citizens get arrested every day. Are they being disappeared? No, laws are being enforced.”

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Homan then addressed claims made by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who said ICE agents had carried out enforcement activity at a church.

“I see on the show this morning you have Governor Healey talking about ICE doing enforcement operations at a church. FALSE. Didn’t happen,” Homan said.

Co-host Mike Barnicle attempted to clarify, saying, “No, they were parked there. She said they were parked in a public space…”

Homan responded sharply, arguing that such claims create unnecessary fear in immigrant communities.

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“But to say that and to push that out there puts fear in the immigrant community,” Homan said.

Barnicle replied, “No, to do that puts fear in the community!”

Homan shot back, emphasizing the purpose of ICE’s actions. “They’re on a public street waiting to respond to a criminal alien being released!” he said.

Tom Homan just owned MSNBC over their fearmongering about deportations.

No wonder these people have such horrible ratings, they can’t even compose themselves long enough to have an actual conversation. pic.twitter.com/MhhI3h1i8R

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 9, 2025

The back-and-forth reflected the broader national debate over ICE operations and how they are portrayed in public discourse.

Homan, who previously served as acting director of ICE before being named Border Czar by President Donald Trump, has been one of the most vocal defenders of immigration enforcement policies, repeatedly arguing that federal officers are carrying out lawful duties targeting individuals with criminal records or outstanding orders of removal.

Governor Healey and other officials in Massachusetts have criticized federal enforcement actions, citing concerns that immigration arrests near sensitive locations such as churches or schools instill fear in local communities.

ICE has consistently maintained that its officers act within federal law and prioritize cases involving criminal offenders.

The clash on Morning Joe highlights the tension between media narratives, state officials, and federal enforcement leaders over how immigration operations are conducted and reported.

As ICE continues to carry out nationwide actions, debates over its role and the portrayal of its tactics remain at the forefront of the political conversation.

Homan’s defense of ICE comes at a time when President Trump’s administration is emphasizing stricter immigration enforcement as a central part of its policy agenda.

The dispute underscores the sharp divide between federal officials pushing for enforcement and critics who argue the tactics instill fear in immigrant communities.

The appearance is the latest example of Homan’s combative stance in defending ICE agents and operations, positioning him directly against critics in both the media and state leadership.

The disagreement over the reported incident near a church illustrates how even the presence of immigration enforcement officers has become a flashpoint in the broader national discussion over immigration policy.

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