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Tom Homan news
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The gist
Tom Homan visited Maine, promising more ICE enforcement. Maine GOP nominee Bobby Charles wants ICE at polling places.
Background
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, has been active in immigration enforcement. He visited Maine's northern border in August 2026, meeting with officials and promising more enforcement. Around the same time, Maine's Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles said he would ask Homan to send ICE agents to polling places before the midterm elections, sparking debate.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Homan visited Presque Isle, Maine, as part of his northern border trip.
- Aug 20, 2026Bobby Charles told Maine Young Republicans he would ask Homan to send ICE and marshals to polling places.
- Aug 25, 2026White House confirmed Homan's visit; Homan told a state lawmaker more enforcement action is coming.
- Aug 26, 2026Audio of Charles's remarks reported by Bangor Daily News; Homan also rejected racial profiling claims by Democrat Angie Nixon.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Homan says ICE does not target people based on skin color and defends enforcement actions.
- Support
- Charles says he wants ICE at polls to deter illegal voting, calling Homan a friend.
- Caution
- Democrats and voting rights groups fear ICE presence could intimidate voters or affect election integrity.
Still unverified
Charles's claim that he and Homan are friends and used to appear on Fox together is based on his own statement; Homan has not publicly commented on this relationship.