Democrats have raised a major new issue.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is calling for President Trump’s Justice Department to launch an investigation into Tom Homan, Trump’s Border Czar, after explosive allegations surfaced claiming Homan accepted a $50,000 cash bribe from undercover FBI agents in 2024.
The shocking demand comes just days after President Trump called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to intensify investigations into his political enemies — including Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), former FBI Director James Comey, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Jeffries insists there is “zero evidence” of wrongdoing by Trump’s opponents and accuses the administration of weaponizing federal agencies to settle political scores.
“If they want to investigate anyone, they should start with Tom Homan,” Jeffries told CNN. “The evidence suggests he took a $50,000 bribe. Instead, they’ve swept it under the rug while allowing him to lead a massive deportation crackdown on the American people.”
Bombshell Report Hits Trump’s Immigration Chief
The controversy exploded over the weekend after MSNBC News published a report claiming that Homan was secretly investigated by the Biden-era DOJ before Trump returned to office.
According to the report, undercover FBI agents posed as businessmen and allegedly paid Homan $50,000 in exchange for promises of lucrative government contracts once Trump’s second term began.
However, Trump-era DOJ officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, dismissed the findings, calling the investigation politically tainted. A second internal review under Trump concluded there was “no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing,” and the case was quickly dropped.
Homan has fiercely denied the allegations, calling them “baseless, politically motivated attacks.”
Trump Hits Back Hard
President Trump wasted no time responding. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump slammed the mainstream media and demanded that Bondi accelerate investigations into Schiff, Comey, and James — three figures he’s long accused of targeting him for political gain.
“They came after me with two sham impeachments and five bogus indictments — all without cause!” Trump wrote. “We can’t wait any longer. Our nation’s credibility is on the line. Justice must be delivered immediately!”
Trump’s post signaled that his administration is preparing to go on the offensive, intensifying the fight against what he calls a “deep state cabal” determined to undermine his presidency.
Democrats Launch Counterattack
Jeffries and other top Democrats are vowing to launch their own congressional investigation into Homan — independent of the DOJ — to expose what they call a “cover-up.”
“Republicans are failing to act as a co-equal branch of government,” Jeffries said. “We will open our own probe immediately, just like we did with the Epstein files, to make sure the truth comes out.”
Democrats are expected to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and push the narrative that Trump’s immigration crackdown is being run by corrupt officials — a move that could inflame tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Why This Story Matters
- Border Security on the Line: Tom Homan is a central figure in Trump’s historic immigration crackdown. Any disruption to his leadership could impact deportation operations and border security initiatives.
- Weaponization of Justice: The clash raises serious questions about whether the DOJ is being used to punish Trump’s enemies while protecting his closest allies.
- Election-Year Firestorm: With control of Congress at stake, this scandal could shape voter sentiment and energize both parties’ bases heading into 2026.
Bottom Line
This battle isn’t just about one man or one investigation — it’s about the future of America’s justice system.
Will the DOJ remain impartial, or will it be used as a political weapon in a never-ending war between Trump and his opponents?
One thing is clear: the fight over Tom Homan is just beginning, and the outcome could reshape U.S. politics for years to come.
