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Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

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Trump’s DOJ shut down investigation into Tom Homan after he allegedly accepted $50,000 from undercover FBI agents, report claims

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Trump Aide Homan Accepted 50000 Bribery Sting Operation Sources Say 2025 09 21

According to a report from MSNBC, FBI agents recorded Tom Homan, who was later named President Donald Trump's border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents posing as business executives on Sept. 20, 2024, at a meeting location in Texas.

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According to a report from MSNBC, FBI agents recorded Tom Homan, who was later named President Donald Trump's border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents posing as business executives on Sept. 20, 2024, at a meeting location in Texas.

The federal investigation originated in western Texas during the summer of 2024 after a subject in a separate counterintelligence probe claimed Homan was soliciting payments in exchange for awarding border security contracts if Trump won the election.

The federal investigation originated in western Texas during the summer of 2024 after a subject in a separate counterintelligence probe claimed Homan was soliciting payments in exchange for awarding border security contracts if Trump won the election.

Homan allegedly promised the undercover agents he would help them secure government contracts related to border enforcement once he joined the Trump administration, according to audio recordings and internal case summaries.

Homan allegedly promised the undercover agents he would help them secure government contracts related to border enforcement once he joined the Trump administration, according to audio recordings and internal case summaries.

The Justice Department's Public Integrity Section joined the investigation in November 2024, following Trump's announcement of Homan as border czar. Prosecutors initially considered charges including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.

The Washington Post

The Justice Department's Public Integrity Section joined the investigation in November 2024, following Trump's announcement of Homan as border czar. Prosecutors initially considered charges including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.

Trump administration officials closed the investigation in early 2025, as former Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove expressed skepticism about the case and referred to it as a "deep state" operation in February.

Trump administration officials closed the investigation in early 2025, as former Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove expressed skepticism about the case and referred to it as a "deep state" operation in February.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated they found no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing and closed the case, citing insufficient evidence to prove specific acts in exchange for money.

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FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated they found no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing and closed the case, citing insufficient evidence to prove specific acts in exchange for money.

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FBI agents recorded Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents posing as business executives on September 20, 2024, at a meeting location in Texas, with the money delivered in a bag from the Cava restaurant chain.</span

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FBI agents recorded Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents posing as business executives on September 20, 2024, at a meeting location in Texas, with the money delivered in a bag from the Cava restaurant chain.

The federal investigation originated in western Texas during summer 2024 after a subject in a separate counterintelligence probe claimed Homan was soliciting payments in exchange for awarding border security contracts if Trump won the election.</span

The federal investigation originated in western Texas during summer 2024 after a subject in a separate counterintelligence probe claimed Homan was soliciting payments in exchange for awarding border security contracts if Trump won the election.

Homan allegedly promised the undercover agents he would help them secure government contracts related to border enforcement once he joined the Trump administration, according to audio recordings and internal case summaries.</span

The Justice Department's Public Integrity Section joined the investigation in November 2024 after Trump announced Homan as border czar, with prosecutors initially considering charges including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.</span

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The Justice Department's Public Integrity Section joined the investigation in November 2024 after Trump announced Homan as border czar, with prosecutors initially considering charges including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.

Trump administration officials closed the investigation in early 2025, with former acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove expressing skepticism about the case and calling it a "deep state" operation in February.</span

Trump administration officials closed the investigation in early 2025, with former acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove expressing skepticism about the case and calling it a "deep state" operation in February.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated they found no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing and closed the case, citing insufficient evidence to prove specific acts in exchange for money.</span

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This investigation represents a clear case of political weaponization by the Biden Justice Department against Trump allies. The timing is suspicious -- launching a sting operation just weeks before the 2024 election targeting someone who wasn't even in government at the time. After thorough review, career prosecutors found zero credible evidence of wrongdoing, proving this was nothing more than a fishing expedition designed to smear Trump's incoming team.

This investigation represents a clear case of political weaponization by the Biden Justice Department against Trump allies. The timing is suspicious -- launching a sting operation just weeks before the 2024 election targeting someone who wasn't even in government at the time. After thorough review, career prosecutors found zero credible evidence of wrongdoing, proving this was nothing more than a fishing expedition designed to smear Trump's incoming team.

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Homan: Nothing to it.

The evidence shows a textbook bribery scheme caught on tape -- Homan accepting $50,000 in cash while promising government contracts once in power. Multiple FBI and Justice officials believed they had a strong criminal case for conspiracy to commit bribery before Trump appointees shut it down and dismissed it as "deep state." The investigation was closed prematurely before agents could gather additional evidence of whether Homan delivered on his promises after taking office.

The evidence shows a textbook bribery scheme caught on tape -- Homan accepting $50,000 in cash while promising government contracts once in power. Multiple FBI and Justice officials believed they had a strong criminal case for conspiracy to commit bribery before Trump appointees shut it down and dismissed it as "deep state." The investigation was closed prematurely before agents could gather additional evidence of whether Homan delivered on his promises after taking office.

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'Release the Tapes': Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Alleged $50,000 Bribe of Trump Border Czar Tom Homan

FBI Recorded Border Czar Homan Taking $50K Cash Bribe

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This investigation is a clear case of political weaponization by the Biden Justice Department against Trump allies. The timing is suspicious — launching a sting operation just weeks before the 2024 election, targeting someone who wasn't even in government at the time. After a thorough review, career prosecutors found zero credible evidence of wrongdoing, proving this was nothing more than a fishing expedition designed to smear Trump's incoming team.

This investigation is a clear case of political weaponization by the Biden Justice Department against Trump allies. The timing is suspicious — launching a sting operation just weeks before the 2024 election, targeting someone who wasn't even in government at the time. After a thorough review, career prosecutors found zero credible evidence of wrongdoing, proving this was nothing more than a fishing expedition designed to smear Trump's incoming team.

The evidence reveals a textbook bribery scheme, caught on tape — Homan accepting $50,000 in cash while promising government contracts upon taking office. Multiple FBI and Justice officials believed they had a strong criminal case for conspiracy to commit bribery before Trump appointees shut it down and dismissed it as "deep state." The investigation was closed prematurely before agents could gather additional evidence of whether Homan delivered on his promises after taking office.

The evidence reveals a textbook bribery scheme, caught on tape — Homan accepting $50,000 in cash while promising government contracts upon taking office. Multiple FBI and Justice officials believed they had a strong criminal case for conspiracy to commit bribery before Trump appointees shut it down and dismissed it as "deep state." The investigation was closed prematurely before agents could gather additional evidence of whether Homan delivered on his promises after taking office.

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