US EditionDHS Contractors Claim Lewandowski Sought Private Fees for Government Deals: NBC News
House Democrats demand DHS Inspector General investigate Corey Lewandowski for alleged corruption and kickbacks tied to government contracts during his special adviser role.
- 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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How Lewandowski’s shadow control of DHS contracts ran 'afoul of the law'
At least four companies are complaining that a longtime Homeland Security aide to Secretary Kristi Noem tried to shake them down if he agreed to give them government contracts. NBC News reported Thursday that even President Donald Trump got involved at one point when one of his big donors was approached with the requirement that he pass "de facto chief of staff" Corey Lewandowski some money under the table. One of the most contested Department o…
DHS Contractors Were Asked to Pay Corey Lewandowski ‘Success’ Fees: Report
AP Photo/Josh Reynolds Department of Homeland Security contractors expressed concern over requests to pay Corey Lewandowski while he was working at DHS, according to a new report. NBC News reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources, including a senior DHS official, that Lewandowski held multiple tense meetings with GEO Group founder George Zoley in which money became an issue. GEO Group is behind many facilities used to house migrants, but th…
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