(Just The News)—U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan addressed a group of Republican lawyers at a national policy conference Friday about the status of President Donald Trump’s three primary goals on illegal immigration.
The president gave Homan three main objectives as the administration’s border czar: To secure the border, to spearhead “the biggest deportation operation the country’s ever seen” and to find the over 290,000 noncitizen children the Department of Homeland Security had reported missing in May 2024.
There has been a 96.7% decrease in illegal border crossings and the drug cartels are “going broke,” according to Homan.
Border crossings are at the lowest they’ve been in American history, Homan told those gathered.
At times during former President Joe Biden’s administration, there were over 12,000 people crossing the border illegally per day, with as many as 1,800 “gotaways” – people detected entering the U.S. illegally between ports of entry but not apprehended by border patrol. Homan said there had been 171 illegal border crossings so far that Friday with 37 gotaways.
When it comes to deportation, Homan said the administration’s philosophy is simple. Federal agents often find noncitizens together, gathering as friends, family or involved in illicit activities. And while some may not be involved in criminal activity, if they came to the country illegally, they will be deported, according to Homan.
“What’s the quota? Arrest every one you see,” Homan said, saying objections to their arrest were “bulls**t.” Several judges have blocked Trump’s deportation efforts after lawsuits were filed arguing federal authorities were not allowing for due process.
The administration also plans to ramp up ICE’s presence in sanctuary cities, and Homan promised an increase in arrests across the country.
“We’re going to flood the zone,” increasing teams and targeting specific areas, Homan said of sanctuary cities, adding the administration would do the opposite of what they wanted because the cities “forced them there.”
As for the children who’ve gone missing, Homan said they’ve found several thousand so far. The Biden administration admitted that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement didn’t have the resources to properly vet noncitizen children’s sponsors – adults ICE places the children with who have some connection to them, whether family or not, who become their caretakers for a time. The agency also admitted to not knowing where over 290,000 of these children were, as it was unable to keep up with all of their records.
“Some were perfectly safe, and some weren’t,” Homan said. Federal agents rescued one girl who was 14, living with two adult men, who was pregnant.
Homan credited the government’s progress to the president, saying America has a president who has the courage to do what is needed to address the border crisis and who also thinks “outside the box.” Homan said there’s been a whole-of-government approach to the illegal immigration issue, something he has never seen on this scale across his career.
Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
Advisor Bullion serves as a dependable source for straightforward, high-quality bullion. The company specializes in physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, emphasizing transparent pricing and products that deliver maximum metal content for every dollar spent. This approach makes it ideal for both personal holdings and retirement accounts.
Bullion consists of refined precious metals in standard forms like one-ounce coins (American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs) or bars. Their value tracks closely to the current spot price of the metal. A typical gold bullion coin trades near the live gold spot price plus a small premium. This structure keeps costs clear and predictable.
Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
Lower Costs and Better Liquidity for Home Storage
When keeping metals in a home safe or private vault, liquidity and efficiency count. Bullion offers clear benefits:
- You acquire more actual gold or silver per dollar invested. Numismatics divert a large share of your money into rarity premiums and massive sales commission, reducing your metal exposure.
- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
- Bullion enjoys worldwide acceptance. A 1-oz Gold Maple Leaf or Silver Eagle sells quickly to dealers anywhere. Niche numismatic pieces may appeal only to limited buyers, slowing liquidation when speed matters.
In times when quick access to value becomes important, bullion’s simplicity stands out.
Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
Bullion avoids these issues. Its value links directly to verifiable spot prices, which simplifies reporting and lowers the risk of regulatory challenges. More of your IRA contribution purchases real metal instead of dealer profits or speculative upside. Over time, owning additional ounces that appreciate with the metal itself can create meaningful outperformance compared with high-premium alternatives that deliver fewer ounces.
Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
For investors prepared to strengthen their portfolios, Advisor Bullion supplies the expertise and selection needed to acquire high-quality bullion efficiently. Whether building personal holdings or integrating metals into an IRA, their emphasis on transparent, investment-grade products helps secure more ounces today that support greater financial security tomorrow. In a complicated financial landscape, bullion’s clarity and reliability make it the smarter foundation for protecting what matters most.