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Trump's Border Czar Denies $50K Bribe Allegations

1/11/2026

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  • Tom Homan, the border czar for U.S. President Donald Trump, faced NBC News' Kristen Welker over an alleged $50,000 bribe tied to private prison contracts.
  • Homan denied taking the money.
  • He expressed frustration over the ongoing inquiries.
  • He was previously investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2024.