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Corey Lewandowski faces DOJ criminal investigation over DHS role

Corey Lewandowski Department of Justice Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem government contracting

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, regarding allegations that he profited from his position at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The probe follows a criminal referral from the DHS Inspector General, which had been investigating contracting practices during the tenure of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Prosecutors are reportedly examining whether Lewandowski, who served as a top adviser and de facto chief of staff, improperly influenced the awarding of government contracts. Specific areas of interest include potential contract misconduct, kickbacks, and whether Lewandowski leveraged his influence to solicit private consulting work from Middle Eastern countries regarding visa issues. Some reports indicate investigators found evidence that he may have been involved in the improper awarding of contracts, including a $220 million advertising campaign involving Noem.

Lewandowski was officially designated as a Special Government Employee, a role intended for limited service, but sources suggest he wielded significant authority over department spending. Lewandowski’s attorney, Adam Trigg, has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, stating that his client has not been contacted by the Justice Department and was serving his country in a voluntary capacity.

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Corey Lewandowski · Department of Homeland Security · Department of Justice · Donald Trump · Jeanine Pirro · Justice Department · Kristi Noem

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DOJ investigating ex-Noem aide Corey Lewandowski, reports say [www.breezyscroll.com]
DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski Over Alleged Profiting From DHS Role | CDN [conservativedailynews.com]
Adalet Bakanlığı, Corey Lewandowski'ye Yönelik Soruşturma Başlattı [www.haberaktuel.com]
Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say [srnnews.com]
Justice Department Investigating Trump Ally Corey Lewandowski Over Alleged Profiting From DHS Role - uPolitics [upolitics.com]
DOJ Opens Investigation Into Former Trump Advisor Corey Lewandowski [wltreport.com]
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Corey Lewandowski Hit With Criminal Probe as DHS Contract Kickbacks Surface: Report [dailyboulder.com]
Reports Say DOJ Examines Allegations Tied to Lewandowski’s DHS Role [econotimes.com]
DOJ Investigating Corey Lewandowski Over Alleged Profiteering At DHS [dailycaller.com]
NEW: Trump’s DOJ Investigates Possible Corruption Charges For Corey Lewandowski [www.mediaite.com]
Corey Lewandowski faces Justice Department inquiry, creating key test for Team Trump [www.ms.now]
Trump says he ‘heard something about’ Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski [www.troyrecord.com]
DOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski [www.foxnews.com]
DOJ investigating if Corey Lewandowski profited from Kristi Noem role: report [www.independent.co.uk]
DOJ Investigates allegations against Lewandowski [www.nbcnews.com]
Justice Department investigating Republican operative Corey Lewandowski over alleged contract misconduct at DHS, sources say | CNN Politics [www.cnn.com]
DOJ probes Corey Lewandowski over improper awarding of DHS contracts under Kristi Noem [nypost.com]