In a shocking revelation, Tom Homan, who served as President Donald Trump's border czar, was reportedly involved in a bribery scheme where he accepted a $50,000 cash payment from an undercover FBI agent last year. This information comes from two sources familiar with the now-closed investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. The allegations state that Homan promised government contracts related to immigration in exchange for the cash payment.
The investigation into Homan commenced around August 2024, during the latter part of President Joe Biden's administration. It originated from a separate national security inquiry, during which an unnamed target implicated Homan in collecting bribes for future government contracts. This led to an undercover sting operation, where Homan was allegedly recorded accepting the $50,000 bribe in a bag from the popular restaurant chain Cava.
FBI Director Kash Patel made the decision to close the investigation earlier this summer. In a statement, Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified that the matter had undergone a thorough review by both FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors. They concluded that there was no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing. “The Department’s resources must remain focused on real threats to the American people, not baseless investigations,” the statement read.
Homan, a veteran law enforcement officer and lifelong public servant, was instrumental in the Trump administration's aggressive policies on mass deportations of undocumented individuals. Despite the ongoing allegations, the White House defended Homan, stating that he had no involvement in awarding any contracts. Abigail Jackson, the White House Deputy Press Secretary, praised him for his service, claiming he was doing a phenomenal job on behalf of President Trump and the country.
As the investigation continued, it became apparent that it had political ramifications. Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general at the time, expressed his disappointment with the investigation, labeling it as an example of a 'deep state operation.' This term refers to the belief that unelected officials manipulate government operations behind the scenes. The statement from Patel and Blanche emphasized that the probe was politically motivated and characterized it as another instance of the Biden Department of Justice targeting Trump’s allies.
The grand jury investigation into Homan in the Western District of Texas was reportedly in its early stages when Trump returned to the White House in January. Moreover, the Justice Department has faced criticism for dismantling the unit responsible for prosecuting corruption cases, which was involved in the Homan probe. This raises questions about the future of corruption investigations within the department.
The now-closed investigation into Tom Homan was first reported by MSNBC, highlighting the ongoing tensions and controversies surrounding Trump's administration and its former officials.
