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Trump's Border Czar Denies $50K Bribe Amid Controversy

10/16/2025

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Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, denies taking a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents.
During a NewsNation town hall, he said, "I didn’t take $50,000 from anybody," despite reports that the transaction was recorded.
The White House supports Homan, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he did nothing wrong.
Critics point to inconsistencies in his statements and to recorded evidence, raising questions about the DOJ's investigation closure.

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Story summary

Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, denies taking a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents.
During a NewsNation town hall, he said, "I didn’t take $50,000 from anybody," despite reports that the transaction was recorded.
The White House supports Homan, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he did nothing wrong.
Critics point to inconsistencies in his statements and to recorded evidence, raising questions about the DOJ's investigation closure.