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“That sh-t is happening every day. We are going to put an end to it. Everything we can do,” Homan declared, vowing that the government will continue to fight tirelessly against child exploitation tied to illegal immigration.
The numbers reveal a sobering backdrop to these stories. Although exact data on unaccompanied minors trafficked is hard to come by, a 2023 Department of State report paints a grim picture. It found that in fiscal year 2022, out of 2,264 foreign national children officially identified as trafficking victims, approximately 23 percent—or around 520—were subjected to sex trafficking. It’s important to note this figure includes all foreign nationals, not just those who entered the country illegally.
Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, Homan proudly stated that thousands of children have been rescued from trafficking rings. But the challenge remains staggering.
The Center Square highlighted a glaring weakness in the current system under the Biden administration. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) admitted it lacks sufficient resources to properly vet the sponsors who care for noncitizen children after release. These adults—whether relatives or acquaintances—are entrusted with vulnerable minors but aren’t always thoroughly screened. Even more concerning, ICE has lost track of over 290,000 such children, unable to maintain accurate records of their whereabouts.
“Some were perfectly safe, and some weren’t,” Homan acknowledged grimly, exposing the systemic failures that leave children exposed to danger.
The contrast between the Trump and Biden administrations on border security could not be starker. Homan pointed out an astonishing 96.7% drop in illegal border crossings since Trump took office, underscoring the effectiveness of his stricter policies.
This crisis goes beyond immigration statistics. It’s about innocent children caught in a deadly web of exploitation — a truth often obscured by political spin and media bias. Tom Homan’s testimony demands attention and action, as the fight against human trafficking and illegal immigration continues to challenge America’s borders and moral conscience.
