New Border Czar Tom Homan & Dr. Phil Tour Cochise County Border

Longtime television star Dr. Phil has helped America with relationship issues for decades. Now, in his YouTube show, The Dr. Phil Podcast, the host is working to help us understand another type of relationship: America and the Southern Border.

Dr. Phil met with Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels in his recent. Dr. Phil looked at the border, calling it "...[a] leaky faucet that has escalated into a significant flood.”

Talking with Dr. Phil about the border crisis. // Photo courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

New Border Czar, Tom Homan Visits Cochise County

Dr. Phil brought incoming president Donald Trump's new border czar, Tom Homan, to Cochise County for a firsthand look at Southeastern Arizona's border with Mexico.

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Homan is no stranger to controversy and has been making headlines with his hardline stance on immigration.

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Touring the southern border in Cochise County. Photo Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

Homan didn't waste any time getting a firsthand look at the issues Cochise County faces with the border. "We’re 47 days out from the inauguration," Homan said. "We’re not waiting. Game on, today".

Homan and Dr. Phil met with Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels during the visit. They surveyed the border near the Coronado National Forest and even found a ladder lying on the ground near the border wall, evidence left behind of the border crisis.

Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

This visit was part of Homan's efforts to lay the groundwork for an immigration crackdown before Trump officially takes office. During the interview, they talked about Homan's experience with law enforcement and immigration and outlined the new administration's border policies.

Homan emphasized the need for strong border security to protect both the American citizens and migrants from harm.

The high-speed chase where Deputy Oleski was injured. // Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

Incoming Border Czar Sparks Debate

Homan's appointment as border czar has sparked a lot of debate. Some have praised his tough stance and see it as a reflection of the incoming administration. Others are not so pleased and have criticized his methods.

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Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

See Dr. Phil's full interview on The Dr. Phil Podcast on YouTube. You'll see Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels and Deputy Christopher Oleski, the sheriff's deputy who was injured while putting down spikes in an attempt to stop a high-speed chase in Cochise County last year.

Sources: USA Today | YouTube: The Dr. Phil Podcast | Facebook: Cochise County Sheriff's Office | Wikipedia

Photos: Donald Trump: Photo by Oleg Nikishin via Getty Images // Photos of Dr. Phil Interview, Deputy Oleski, Courtesy Cochise County Sheriff's Office // Created with Canva