Chad F. Wolf serves as chair of homeland security and immigration at the America First Policy Institute. He previously served as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security during President Donald Trump’s first term. Thomas K. Plofchan III is a senior fellow for homeland security and immigration at the America First Policy Institute. He previously served as senior counselor for counterterrorism and intelligence to the secretary of Homeland Security and commissioner of Customs and Border Protection.
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