DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over alleged contract misconduct at DHS: Report
The review stems from a DHS inspector general referral as prosecutors examine claims of kickbacks tied to contracting under Kristi Noem.
- Justice Department prosecutors confirmed an ongoing investigation into contract misconduct allegations at the Department of Homeland Security involving Corey Lewandowski, who served as de facto chief of staff to former Secretary Kristi Noem.
- A criminal referral from the DHS Inspector General prompted the probe, following contracting practices during Noem's tenure including a controversial $220 million ad campaign and mandatory approval for contracts over $100,000.
- Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro directed investigators to examine alleged kickbacks linked to Lewandowski, who served as a 'special government employee' and gatekeeper for Noem at DHS.
- Prosecutors are awaiting findings from the DHS Inspector General, though Inspector General Joseph Cuffari previously complained to Congress that agency leadership obstructed his work.
- Critics have accused the Justice Department of improperly targeting political enemies, though observers note the referral is an unusual move for the Trump administration.
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CNN reports: Justice Department prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, including the role of Corey Lewandowski who worked as de facto chief of staff to former Secretary Kristi Noem. The probe follows a criminal referral for Lewandowski from the DHS Inspector General’s office, which has been examining contracting … The post DOJ Investigates Lewandowski Over Alleged Kickbacks appear…
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