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DHS Contractors Claim Lewandowski Sought Private Fees for Government Deals: NBC News
Three House Democrats demand DHS preserve all records and the inspector general investigate Corey Lewandowski for alleged kickbacks and undue influence over contracts.
- NBC News reported that several Department of Homeland Security contractors have informed White House officials that Corey Lewandowski sought private "success fees" in exchange for his help in securing or renewing government contracts.
- The report highlights a specific allegation involving the GEO Group, a major private prison operator, whose founder reportedly refused Lewandowski’s request for compensation based on the value of new federal deals.
- Internal documents and sources indicate that after these payments were refused, Lewandowski—acting as a special adviser to the DHS—reportedly directed officials to avoid awarding further contracts to the non-compliant firms.
- Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter expressing 'grave concern' over allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the Department of Homeland Security, and demanded that DHS preserve all communications related to Lewandowski's role and contracting practices, setting an April 1 deadline.
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House Democrats are turning up the heat on Corey Lewandowski—and this time, it’s not just about politics. It’s about power, access, and what they see as a deeply questionable role inside the Department of Homeland Security tied to someone with close personal and political connections to the top. In a formal move, top Democrats are calling for an inspector general investigation into Lewandowski, who served as a “special government employee” at DH…
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