House Democrats ramp up probe into Tom Homan bribery allegations
House Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin, have escalated oversight of alleged bribery involving White House border official Tom Homan by sending a follow-up letter to Associate Attorney General Edmund Woodward demanding answers about who knew of the allegations, when they were informed, and why Homan was appointed despite the allegations. The move comes after reporting that Homan was recorded in September 2024 accepting a Cava bag containing $50,000 during an undercover FBI sting aimed at securing federal border contracts and after DOJ officials reportedly closed the matter after President Trump took office.
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đ Key Facts
- House Democrats sent a formal follow-up letter to Associate Attorney General Edmund Woodward seeking answers about vetting and communications related to Tom Homan.
- Media reports (MSNBC, New York Times) say Homan was recorded in Sept. 2024 accepting a Cava bag with $50,000 from an undercover FBI operation seeking his help securing federal border-security contracts.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi told Senate Democrats DOJ found no evidence of wrongdoing but did not say whether Homan returned the $50,000; DOJ later shut down the investigation after Trump took office.