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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Marie Joy Toledo

Tom Homan's Bag Of Cash Scandal Explained: Border Czar's Serious $50K Bribery Accusations And Why He Still Got The ICE Nod From Trump

Tom Homan (Credit: Tom Homan X Account Profile Photo)

Tom Homan's return to Washington as White House border czar has revived scrutiny over allegations that he accepted a $50,000 (£36,540) bribe during an undercover FBI operation in 2024.

The claims, often referred to as the 'bag of cash' scandal, have gained renewed attention as President Donald Trump continues to publicly back Homan and expand his role in immigration enforcement. While the White House insists the matter was reviewed and closed with no wrongdoing found, critics say the unresolved questions have not gone away.

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