Trump’s DOJ investigates whether Kristi Noem’s former top aide cashed in on DHS role: report

WorldPolitics
23 Oct 2026 • 3:12 PM MYT
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Trump’s DOJ investigates whether Kristi Noem’s former top aide cashed in on DHS role: report

  • The Department of Justice is investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his advisory role at the Department of Homeland Security to gain personal financial advantage.
  • The inquiry follows a DHS inspector general referral into potential contracting fraud during Kristi Noem's tenure as Homeland Security Secretary.
  • Investigators are examining whether Lewandowski improperly approved major contracts and solicited private work from foreign entities while serving as an unpaid special government employee.
  • Lewandowski has denied all wrongdoing and said through a representative that the Justice Department has not contacted him.
  • President Trump addressed the investigation, stating that anyone on his team who is not honest must be prosecuted.

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