US Justice Department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role

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   US Justice Department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role

   BBC NewsPublished Oct 23, 2026Checked Oct 23, 2026

   “The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski, who was a top aide to former Department ⁠of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, personally profited from his role, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News. Lewandowski worked closely with Noem as a special government employee until March, when the two were both ousted after a series of controversies, including the fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration officers. The probe is related to contracts the agency signed under Noem's leadership, a source told CBS. The BBC has contacted Lewandowski's attorney, who told CBS his client denies any wrongdoing. "Mr Lewandowski has not been contacted by the justice department regarding any investigation," his attorney, Adam Trigg, said. Asked about the investigation on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters he had heard about it but did not know the details, adding, "I want my people to be honest". "And if they're not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted," he said. Lewandowski served as a campaign manager to Trump during his first presidential run in 2016 and helped advise his 2024 campaign. DHS officials told Reuters that Lewandowski had approved some DHS contracts despite not having the legal authority to do so as a special government employee. He also allegedly put certain grants and contracts on hold, including some involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the officials told Reuters.”

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   Corey Lewandowski (Wikipedia)

   WikipediaChecked Oct 23, 2026

   “Corey Ryan Lewandowski (; born September 18, 1973) is an American political operative, lobbyist, and pundit politically aligned with Donald Trump. He served as the first campaign manager for Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He has also worked as a political commentator for CNN, One America News Network (OANN), and Fox News, and as acting chief of staff to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Prior to his appointment by Trump, Lewandowski had managed other Republican election campaigns, worked in various clerical roles for members of congress, the Republican National Committee and conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, and as a lobbyist. He was also employed as a Marine Patrol Officer for the New Hampshire State Police and ran unsuccessfully for office in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Lewandowski also "very seriously" considered running for Republican nomination in the 2020 US Senate election in New Hampshire to oppose incumbent Democrat, Jeanne Shaheen. Ultimately, he decided not to run.”