DOJ Investigates Whether Lewandowski Profited From DHS Role: Report
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Corey Lewandowski, former adviser to fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, over allegations that he profited from his role at the department.
TL;DR
- The DOJ is reportedly investigating Corey Lewandowski for improper profiting during his role at DHS.
- The investigation began after a referral from the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general.
- Lewandowski, a former adviser to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, denies any wrongdoing.
- His lawyer stated that Lewandowski has not been contacted by the Justice Department.
- No specific details about the profiting allegations have been released.
- Lewandowski served as a special government employee and top adviser to Noem.
- Noem herself faced scrutiny over $220 million in DHS contracts for advertisements and was later fired by President Trump.
- Noem also faced controversy over an alleged affair with Lewandowski, which both deny.