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Justice Department investigating Republican operative Corey Lewandowski over alleged contract misconduct at DHS, sources say
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Key Points:
- Justice Department prosecutors are investigating contract misconduct allegations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), focusing on Corey Lewandowski’s role as de facto chief of staff to former Secretary Kristi Noem.
- The probe follows a criminal referral from the DHS Inspector General’s office, which has been scrutinizing contracting practices during Noem’s and Lewandowski’s tenure.
- Lewandowski’s attorney denies any wrongdoing, and it remains unclear which US Attorney’s office is leading the investigation, with prosecutors awaiting results from the inspector general’s probe.
- Noem’s management of DHS contracts, including requiring her approval for contracts over $100,000, was controversial and contributed to her removal by President Trump earlier this year.
- The DHS Inspector General, Joseph Cuffari, has accused DHS leadership of obstructing investigations, highlighting internal tensions amid the ongoing inquiry.
