Border Czar Tom Homan Recorded Accepting $50K Cash in FBI Sting, Investigation Closed Without Charges

Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, was secretly recorded by the FBI in 2024 accepting $50,000 in cash while promising to help undercover agents secure government contracts related to border enforcement. The FBI and Justice Department initially delayed prosecution to see if Homan would fulfill his promises after assuming office in 2025, but the investigation stalled and was ultimately closed by Trump appointees after FBI Director Kash Patel requested a status update. Officials stated that the investigation, which originated under the previous administration, found no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing and emphasized focusing resources on genuine threats rather than what they called baseless probes. The closure has drawn criticism, with some accusing the Trump administration and its DOJ of covering up corruption and politicizing the investigation, while White House spokespeople denounced the probe as politically motivated with no illegal activity found. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption and the politicization of law enforcement under the current administration.