What is a "czar?" Trump wants his people in place — and fast
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that he's appointing a "border czar," former Immigrations and Customs Enforcement director and immigration hardliner Tom Homan, to join his administration. Homan, however, may not be the only such "czar" in the Trump administration.
"I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation's Borders ("The Border Czar"), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The term "czar" is shorthand for a high-level executive branch official in charge of a specific policy focus.
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