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Former DHS Honcho Corey Lewandowski Allegedly Tried To Sell Government Services For Financial Gain

Corey Lewandowski is under criminal investigation for allegedly attempting to convert taxpayer funds into personal profit while leading the Department of Homeland Security. Reports indicate Lewandowski used his influence to pursue side deals and pitched himself to officials in the UAE and Qatar during his tenure as Kristi Noem's personal aide. While Lewandowski claims the allegations are politically driven, investigators are focusing on his management of billions of dollars in no-bid contracts. Both Lewandowski and Noem were removed from their positions in March.

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  • ✓ Corey Lewandowski is under investigation for his handling of billions of dollars in no-bid contracts.
  • ✓ Lewandowski faces allegations of corruption stemming from his role at the Department of Homeland Security.
  • ✓ Lewandowski and Kristi Noem were both ousted from their roles in March.
  • ✓ Lewandowski described a Wall Street Journal report on his activities as politically driven.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A criminal investigation has been launched into Lewandowski's handling of billions in no-bid contracts.

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  1. Corey Lewandowski faces criminal probe over DHS contract handling

    Corey Lewandowski is under criminal investigation for allegedly attempting to convert taxpayer funds into personal profit while leading the Department of Homeland Security. Reports indicate Lewandowski used his influence to pursue side deals and pitched himself to officials in the UAE and Qatar during his tenure as Kristi Noem's personal aide. While Lewandowski claims the allegations are politically driven, investigators are focusing on his management of billions of dollars in no-bid contracts. Both Lewandowski and Noem were removed from their positions in March.

    Why it matters

    Lewandowski served as the de facto chief of staff for Homeland Security under Kristi Noem. The case centers on whether government services and contracts were sold for private financial gain. This investigation follows the sudden removal of both officials from the administration.

    What is confirmed

    • Corey Lewandowski is under investigation for his handling of billions of dollars in no-bid contracts.
    • Lewandowski faces allegations of corruption stemming from his role at the Department of Homeland Security.
    • Lewandowski and Kristi Noem were both ousted from their roles in March.
    • Lewandowski described a Wall Street Journal report on his activities as politically driven.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Lewandowski pitched himself to Qatari and UAE officials while serving as Kristi Noem's personal aide.

    What to watch next

    • Public response from the White House regarding the criminal investigation.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. WSJ — Chasing Side Deals, Flexing Influence: Lewandowski’s Power Moves at DHS
    2. The Independent — Lewandowski pitched himself to Qatari and UAE officials while he was Kristi Noem’s personal aide: report
    3. MS NOW — Team Trump’s Corey Lewandowski faces corruption allegations stemming from his DHS role
    4. The Hill — Lewandowski pushes back on ‘politically driven’ Wall Street Journal report
    5. TMZ — Former DHS Honcho Corey Lewandowski Allegedly Tried To Sell Government Services For Financial Gain
    6. www.dailymail.com — White House leaves Kristi Noem's lover out to dry as bombshell criminal investigation looms... and his overheard brag backfires
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