White House Denies Allegations Against Border Czar Tom Homan Amid FBI Sting Reports

The White House has denied allegations that border czar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents during a 2024 sting operation.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, "Mr. Homan never took the $50,000 that you're referring to, so you should get your facts straight."

Reports from MSNBC and The New York Times indicated that Homan accepted the cash after suggesting he could assist the agents in securing government contracts if then-candidate Donald Trump won a second term.

The FBI and Justice Department were reportedly monitoring whether Homan would fulfill his promise upon assuming a top administration role. However, the investigation was paused when Trump took office and was officially closed recently after FBI Director Kash Patel reviewed the matter.

Justice Department officials were reportedly uncertain about the strength of the case, questioning whether prosecutors could convince a jury that Homan accepted the money in exchange for specific actions.

The alleged cash exchange occurred on September 20, 2024, in Texas and was reportedly recorded on audiotape.

The White House, Justice Department, and FBI have dismissed the reports as politically motivated. Leavitt emphasized, "The White House and the president stand by Tom Homan 100%, because he did absolutely nothing wrong."