‘Astonishing’: Trump DOJ shut down investigation into Homan accepting $50k in bribery probe

Investigation & Justice Department - The FBI recorded Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash, suggesting he could help business executives win contracts in a potential second Trump administration [2][4] - Trump appointees reportedly closed the investigation after FBI director Cash Patel requested a status update [2] - The White House, Justice Department, and FBI dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and baseless [3] - Congressman Jamie Raskin stated the FBI had an undercover operation where Homan accepted $50,000 in exchange for a promise to steer contracts [4] - Pam Bondi and Cash Patel decided to close down the investigation, claiming there was no basis for it [6] Political Interference & Public Statements - President Trump urged Pam Bondi to prosecute his rivals on Truth Social [6][7] - Trump publicly pressured Pam Bondi to take action against his rivals, raising concerns about potential political interference in prosecutions [7][8] - Trump's actions are potentially undermining any legitimate prosecution by demonstrating selective criminal investigation and prosecution [12] First Amendment & Media - FCC Chair Brendan Carr discussed the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and the public interest obligation of broadcasters [13][14] - Congressman Raskin argued that defining the public interest as agreeing with Donald Trump contradicts the First Amendment [15][16] - Raskin characterized actions against individuals based on their viewpoints as blatant viewpoint discrimination [16]