Politics · October 23, 2026
DOJ probes Corey Lewandowski over improper awarding of DHS contracts under Kristi Noem
The Department of Justice is investigating allegations of misconduct involving Corey Lewandowski, a former top advisor to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The probe follows a referral from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), which initially examined a $220 million contract for an advertising campaign featuring Noem. The investigation has since expanded to include allegations that Lewandowski sought personal financial gain by leveraging his government position to assist private entities, including the GEO Group. Lewandowski's attorney has denied any wrongdoing and stated that his client has not been contacted by the DOJ.
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- New York PostAllSides: Right (News)MBFC: Right-Center
DOJ probes Corey Lewandowski over improper awarding of DHS contracts under Kristi Noem
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DOJ opens investigation into ex-Trump aide Corey Lewandowski
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DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review
Read at NBC News ↗ The Justice Department is examining allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited off his top position at the Department of Homeland Security, people familiar with the matter said
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Reported across the spectrum
- The Department of Justice is reviewing allegations against Corey Lewandowski.
- The investigation was referred to the DOJ by the DHS Office of Inspector General.
- Lewandowski served as a 'special government employee' or top advisor to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The initial investigation involved a $220 million advertising campaign contract featuring Kristi Noem.
- Lewandowski's attorney denies any wrongdoing.
- The investigation includes questions regarding Lewandowski's interactions with the GEO Group.
Reported by only some outlets
- DHS employees were asked in March to preserve records related to hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts, including no-bid pacts.
- The investigation may involve alleged solicitations of foreign officials.
- The OIG looked into 'pay to play visa schemes' related to US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified in March that the IG was looking into the ad contract.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the expansion of the probe following specific reporting on Lewandowski's alleged efforts to protect the interests of a private prison company in exchange for payment.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize that this is one of the first inquiries of the second Trump administration to target an individual close to the president while detailing specific allegations of 'pay to play' schemes.
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