FBI Investigation into Border Czar Tom Homan Closed Without Charges

In September 2024, Tom Homan, then a private citizen and later appointed as President Trump's border czar, was recorded by undercover FBI agents accepting $50,000 in cash. The agents, posing as business contractors, alleged that Homan promised to assist in securing government contracts related to border security during Trump's anticipated second term.

The FBI and the Department of Justice, under the previous administration, initiated an investigation into the matter. However, after President Trump took office in January 2025, the investigation stalled. In recent weeks, officials appointed by the Trump administration decided to close the case.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated:

"This matter originated under the previous administration and was subjected to a full review by FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors. They found no credible evidence of any criminal wrongdoing. The Department's resources must remain focused on real threats to the American people, not baseless investigations. As a result, the investigation has been closed."

White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson described the investigation as "blatantly political" and an example of the previous administration targeting President Trump's allies.

Legal experts noted that while Homan was not a public official at the time he accepted the money, his actions did not meet the criteria for a standard bribery charge. Officials had considered potential charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery and fraud, but ultimately decided to close the investigation without filing any charges.

Homan, who previously served as the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump's first term, was appointed to oversee what has been described as the "biggest deportation" project in U.S. history.