Report: FBI Allegedly Recorded Trump Border Czar Taking $50K Cash Bribe

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Above: Tom Homan outside the White House on Sept. 9, 2025. Image copyright: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Republican narrative

This investigation is a clear case of political weaponization by the Biden Justice Department against Trump allies. The timing is highly suspicious — launching a sting operation just weeks before the 2024 election, targeting someone who wasn't even in government at the time. After a thorough and exhaustive review, career prosecutors found zero credible evidence of wrongdoing, proving this was nothing more than a politically motivated fishing expedition designed to smear Trump's incoming team and manipulate public opinion.

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Democratic narrative

The evidence reveals a textbook bribery scheme, caught on tape — Homan accepting $50,000 in cash while promising government contracts upon taking office. The investigation was closed prematurely before agents could gather additional evidence of whether Homan delivered on his promises after taking office. Homan should be terminated immediately and face charges. Kash Patel should be suspended while impeachment proceedings are underway, and all individuals involved in this cover-up should be held fully accountable.

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