The wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has publicly voiced her endorsement of Donald Trump's so-called 'border czar' by sharing a social media post that draws attention to his previous recognition during the Obama administration.
Controversial Figure Receives Unexpected Backing
Tom Homan, the American law enforcement officer who has served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the beginning of Trump's first term in 2017, has faced substantial criticism amid the president's extensive immigration enforcement measures. The agency has been at the centre of numerous controversies, including the recent fatal shooting of American citizen Rennee Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, which ignited widespread protests and fierce debate.
Instagram Post Highlights Political Irony
Despite the ongoing scrutiny, Tavia Hunt – who has been married to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt for thirty-two years – reposted an Instagram story that underscores a notable political juxtaposition. The post points out that Homan received special commendation from former president Barack Obama during his second term in office.
The content shared by Tavia Hunt reads: 'Barack Obama's ICE chief received an award for 920,000 removals. Donald Trump's ICE chief was called a Nazi. It's the same person: Tom Homan.' It further states: 'In 2012, Obama deported 409,000 people. In 2025, Trump deported 290,000 people. The difference is mainstream media brainwashing.'
Presidential Award for Distinguished Service
During the Obama administration, Homan was honoured with the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service. This recognition was bestowed after he achieved what were described as 'extraordinary results' in his role as ICE's executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations. The award highlights the complex and often contradictory perceptions of immigration enforcement figures across different political eras.
Family's Conservative Alignment
The Hunt family has consistently demonstrated alignment with Republican party values and conservative causes. This political stance was further illustrated when Tavia and Clark's daughter, Gracie Hunt, publicly sided with Trump and his MAGA supporters regarding the selection of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show.
Bad Bunny, who has frequently criticised Trump's immigration policies and even refused to tour in the United States over fears that his fans might be targeted by ICE agents, became a focal point of conservative outrage upon his announcement as the halftime act. Many conservatives called for a boycott of his performance in Santa Clara.
Counterprogramming and Family Legacy
In October, Turning Point USA – the nonprofit conservative group founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, along with his widow Erika – announced plans for a counterprogramming halftime event to be held during Bad Bunny's show. Gracie Hunt expressed strong support for this initiative during an appearance on Fox News Channel's The Will Cain Show.
'I really respect Erika for all that she’s done, especially with creating a halftime show for America,' stated the 26-year-old Gracie. 'You know, children are young, they’re impressionable. Young women, young men and everyone, they just need someone to look up to.'
She continued: 'As someone who doesn’t yet have young children of my own, I can’t imagine how difficult that is to navigate. But I think she’s done an incredible job leading Turning Point, leading young women and really leading an alternative for young Americans.'
Football as America's Family Sport
Gracie Hunt, whose father Clark has owned the Chiefs since 2006 and whose grandfather Lamar is credited with coining the term 'Super Bowl' in the 1960s, emphasised the importance of family values in football. 'Football’s becoming the world sport, but, at its heart, it’s America’s sport built around family,' she remarked.
'When my grandfather named the Super Bowl, he intended it to be something children and families of all ages could come together and watch and really believed that the game should come first, that football is the attraction and that it didn’t need to compromise its character or rely on cheap appeal to draw an audience, especially when that approach can alienate so much of the fan base.'
She concluded: 'The NFL honours women, the military. This country celebrates communities. So I think that whoever they select going forward for the halftime show needs to reflect those values more closely. So, I respect Erika.'
The Hunts' public statements and social media activity continue to highlight the intersection of sports ownership, family legacy, and political advocacy in contemporary American culture.
