Tom Homan Reveals Biden Admin Lost Up to 300,000 Migrant Children — “They Weren’t Even Looking for Them”

Washington, D.C. – July 20, 2025

In a shocking and emotional appearance on Fox News, former ICE Director and current Border Czar Tom Homan dropped a bombshell about the Biden administration’s mishandling of unaccompanied migrant children. According to Homan, officials under President Biden may have lost track of as many as 300,000 migrant kids, many of whom may now be trapped in forced labor, sex trafficking, or worse.

The staggering number dwarfs earlier reports from The New York Times in 2023, which cited 85,000 children unaccounted for by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) — a division of Health and Human Services tasked with the care of unaccompanied minors.

But according to Trump-era insiders and the renewed investigation under the 2025 Trump administration, the real number could be over three times higher.

“They Weren’t Looking for Them”: Homan Sounds the Alarm

Appearing on The Faulkner Focus, Homan didn’t mince words.

“The Biden administration, not only did they lose over 300,000 kids — they weren’t looking for them,” Homan said.

He added that President Trump, upon returning to office, directed federal agencies to make locating these children a national security and humanitarian priority.

“President Trump committed from day one… go find these kids,” said Homan. “We know some are in forced labor and sex trafficking. We’ve already rescued many. But we will find every one of these children and make sure they are safe.”

ICE Raid in California Uncovers Horrors

Just last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) executed a raid on two illegal marijuana farms in California. Among those rescued were ten minors, eight of whom were unaccompanied migrant children.

One suspect reportedly fired a handgun at ICE agents during the operation, further illustrating the dangerous conditions these children face after falling into the hands of criminal organizations.

“The top priority is rescuing victims of trafficking and forced labor. Immigration consequences can come later,” Homan emphasized.

Biden’s Border Crisis: The Real Family Separation

The Biden-Harris administration has long attacked the Trump administration over family separation policies, but Homan turned that narrative on its head.

“They want to talk about Trump separating families? How about the half a million kids that came across the border, separated from their families and handed over to criminal cartels?” he asked.

Homan argues the true family separation crisis is occurring under Biden’s failed policies, which have allowed cartels and traffickers to profit from exploiting vulnerable children.

What Is the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Doing?

The ORR is supposed to track, house, and ensure the welfare of unaccompanied minors who cross the U.S. border. But according to oversight reports, the agency lost contact with tens of thousands of children placed into private foster care or sponsor homes.

Outdated tracking systems, minimal follow-up, and poor communication between federal and state agencies have contributed to what some lawmakers now describe as a humanitarian catastrophe.

Despite public outcry, few ORR or HHS officials have faced consequences — a fact that the new administration says it intends to change.

Trump’s Executive Actions on Border Security

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, President Trump has taken aggressive steps to reverse what his administration sees as years of weak border policy. Key actions include:

• Designating MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

• Invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportation of gang members and traffickers.

• Launching a task force led by Homan to track and rescue every missing child tied to federal custody since 2021.

Angel Families Demand Justice

Homan also highlighted the stories of angel families — Americans who have lost loved ones due to crimes committed by illegal immigrants released under Biden-era policies.

“I’ve sat with hundreds of angel moms and dads who buried their children. And many of those deaths were preventable — if only this government had done its job,” Homan said.

These families have become a rallying point for those demanding immigration reform and accountability from federal agencies.

Where Are the Children Now?

Though Homan could not provide exact figures during the interview, his team has been working with DHS, ICE, and international law enforcement agencies to locate the missing children. Preliminary findings reveal a disturbing mix of outcomes:

• Some children were reunited with extended family in the U.S.

• Others were discovered in illegal labor operations, working in factories, farms, and restaurants.

• Several were rescued from sex trafficking rings stretching from Texas to New York and even into Canada.

More raids and rescue operations are planned throughout the summer.

Conclusion: A Scandal Too Big to Ignore?

The Biden administration’s handling — or mishandling — of the migrant child crisis may soon become a defining scandal of the post-pandemic era.

While Democrats dismiss the numbers as politically inflated, even liberal-leaning media outlets have begun quietly acknowledging flaws in the federal placement and tracking system.

Meanwhile, Homan and his team continue their work, operating under a simple directive:

“Find the kids. Save them. Hold the people who failed them accountable.”