Trump's Border Czar Caught Taking $50K in a Cava Bag During FBI Sting, Then the Case Mysteriously Vanished
A stunning new report has unveiled a secret FBI sting operation that captured one of Donald Trump's most prominent immigration officials, Tom Homan, accepting a bag filled with $50,000 in cash. The shocking details, first brought to light by The New York Times, paint a picture of potential high-level bribery, an elaborate undercover plot, and a Justice Department investigation that was quietly shut down.
According to sources familiar with the now-closed case, the dramatic encounter occurred in September 2024. Undercover FBI agents, posing as ambitious businessmen, allegedly approached Homan with a proposition. They sought his help in securing lucrative government contracts should Donald Trump return to the White House. The investigation reportedly captured Homan on tape agreeing to the arrangement, culminating in the cash handover.
In a detail that seems torn from a political thriller, the $50,000 was delivered inside a bag from the popular fast-casual restaurant chain, Cava. This mundane element underscores the brazen nature of the alleged transaction, which investigators were scrutinizing as a potential act of bribery and other federal crimes.
A widening net reportedly drew Homan into the investigation, which did not initially target him. Investigators were focused on another individual who allegedly suggested that Homan was the key to unlocking federal business and that a payment would secure his influence in a future Trump administration. This tip is what reportedly led the FBI to set up the sting operation targeting the man now tapped as Trump's potential "border czar."
Despite having video evidence of a top official accepting a large cash payment from individuals he believed were seeking government favors, the Trump Justice Department later closed the investigation. The reasons behind the decision to drop the probe remain unclear, raising serious questions about the handling of the case. Reports from CNN and MSNBC have since corroborated the existence of the investigation and the controversial payment.
The revelation leaves a trail of unanswered questions. Why would the DOJ halt an investigation that appeared to have captured a potential crime on camera? The abrupt end to the probe into a figure as high-profile as Homan has ignited a firestorm, with critics demanding transparency and accountability for why a case of such national significance was mysteriously shelved.
