FBI Investigation Clears Former ICE Chief Tom Homan in Major Contract Probe

In a significant development that brings closure to a high-profile inquiry, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially cleared Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), of any wrongdoing in a contentious contract investigation. This thorough probe focused on a substantial $98 million federal contract awarded to MVM Inc., a private company that employed Homan as a senior adviser.

The investigation, which garnered considerable attention from congressional watchdogs and ethics groups, centered on potential conflicts of interest.

Critics raised concerns after it was revealed that MVM Inc., a firm specializing in migrant services, secured the lucrative contract in October 2020. This timing was particularly scrutinizing given that Homan had joined the company in January of the same year, while still maintaining advisory ties to the Trump administration on immigration matters.

Sources close to the investigation, including Homan’s legal representative, confirmed the FBI’s findings.

Joe diGenova, a prominent former federal prosecutor representing Homan, stated unequivocally that after an exhaustive review, the FBI found no evidence whatsoever of wrongdoing on Homan's part. "The FBI conducted an extremely thorough investigation of this matter," diGenova emphasized, "and found absolutely no wrongdoing by Tom Homan regarding any aspect of a contract between MVM and the federal government."

Throughout the duration of the probe, Homan consistently maintained his innocence, vehemently denying any involvement in the contracting process.

His defense centered on the fact that his role at MVM Inc. was purely advisory, focused on operational and policy insights, and did not extend to influencing or securing government contracts, especially those with his former agency, ICE.

The $98 million contract in question was designated for providing essential transportation and other critical services to unaccompanied migrant children.

MVM Inc. itself has a long history of securing government contracts, including previous agreements with ICE, and has faced its own share of scrutiny over its operational practices in the past. However, this particular investigation zeroed in specifically on the alleged nexus with Homan's post-government employment.

Tom Homan was a highly visible figure during the Trump administration, known for his staunch defense of the president's stringent immigration policies and his outspoken criticism of those advocating for more lenient approaches.

His tenure at ICE was marked by aggressive enforcement actions and a prominent role in shaping the administration's border security narrative. This background naturally placed a spotlight on any post-government employment that intersected with federal contracts, especially within the immigration enforcement sphere.

The FBI's decision to clear Homan closes a chapter that cast a shadow of suspicion over his post-government activities.

The conclusion affirms that despite the appearance of a potential conflict, the meticulous federal investigation found no factual basis to support allegations of impropriety, allowing Homan to move forward without the cloud of the federal probe.