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Trump's Border Czar Cleared of Bribery Amid Controversy

9/21/2025

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Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, faced an investigation for allegedly accepting a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents.
The inquiry started in summer 2024 but ended after Trump took office in January 2025.
FBI Director Kash Patel closed the investigation due to insufficient evidence.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Adam Schiff criticized Homan, raising concerns about corruption and political influence in the Trump administration.
The case underscores ongoing debates about the Justice Department's independence.

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Story summary

Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, faced an investigation for allegedly accepting a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents.
The inquiry started in summer 2024 but ended after Trump took office in January 2025.
FBI Director Kash Patel closed the investigation due to insufficient evidence.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Adam Schiff criticized Homan, raising concerns about corruption and political influence in the Trump administration.
The case underscores ongoing debates about the Justice Department's independence.