The White House vehemently denied allegations that border czar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents in 2024. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the reports politically motivated and accused the FBI of attempting to entrap a presidential ally. MSNBC and The New York Times reported Homan accepted the cash, promising help with government contracts if Trump won reelection. The investigation was reportedly paused after Trump's inauguration and later closed due to concerns about securing a conviction. The White House fully supports Homan, asserting his innocence.

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