Justice Dept opens criminal probe into Corey Lewandowski over DHS contracts

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The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski over allegations he profited from his role as a top aide at the Department of Homeland Security and helped steer roughly $220 million in advertising contracts that were awarded without standard competitive bidding, three US officials and a fourth person told Reuters. The probe began after a criminal referral from the DHS inspector general, which has been examining Lewandowski’s handling of certain government contracts. Lewandowski served as a top aide to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and had authority as a special government employee despite questions about the legality of that status. Officials told Reuters that Lewandowski signed some DHS contracts and directed holds on certain grants and contracts, including ones involving FEMA. Lewandowski’s lawyer has denied wrongdoing and did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and the Justice Department has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the criminal investigation. Former President Donald Trump commented that he wants his people to be honest and said the DOJ should act if they are not. The inquiry is notable because investigations of people close to Trump have been rare under his administration, and it follows Noem’s March firing amid controversies that included scrutiny of the advertising contract.

emptywheel

@emptywheel.bsky.social

Reminder: They got some of a $220M contract to do propaganda for Noem. www.propublica.org/article/kris...

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EverCuriousCate8

with all that you follow your red string board must be *insane*! uploads.dailydot.com/2023/11/char...

Charlie Mas1

They did a bang up job for Secretary Noem. Where is she now? Chief of Shield of the Americas, right? An organization so important that you didn't know it existed, sounds like it came out of a comic book, and, you suspect, was created just for her.

La Zarigueya1

Y’all collect priceless western art?

Don Moynihan

@donmoyn.bsky.social

This is an interesting step in the process. There is significant on the record reporting that Lewandowski was trying to pull off some extraordinary graft by asking contractors for payments. Lots to do, but it should be an easy case if DOJ is serious. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/u...

1754h ago

Don Moynihan90

The Noem/Lewandowski corruption was crazy. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/governing-...

Now we find out3

tRUmp thinks that Corey scammed money from people that should have been part of tRUmp’s ongoing scam. You in trouble girl.

tfinn141.bsky.social3

Interesting that this is the guy they threw to the wolves so they could “both sides” political investigations before the election. I wonder which Trump toes he stepped on.

Craig M.1

In related news, the DOJ is looking for a wet noodle to slap his wrist with.

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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑6

Does Corey have enough $ to purchase a pardon?

Rolling Stone

@rollingstone.com

DOJ Probes Allegations of Corruption Against Corey Lewandowski The gatekeeper and alleged lover of former Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of soliciting payments in exchange for DHS contracts. Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

718h ago

🪦Sepulchral Splenetic Badger 🎃 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱2

Jake Tapper on Corey Lewandowski’s tenure in Kristi Noem’s DHS. “…serving under her in a variety of positions….” I see you, Jake.

Scott Horton

@robertscotthorton.bsky.social

This boils down to a simple question: does Trump want Corey Lewandowski prosecuted or not? Because there will be no objective criminal investigation of a Trump team member by the Blanche DOJ. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

474h ago

Paul DeCampo2

That an investigation has even been announced is ominous for Lewandowski

Jamie Barnett1

Trump will let him twist in the wind for a while and then cut him loose when he finds some way to get value out of him. Mark my words.

wishfulharmony.bsky.social1

he will be proseccuted only if corey made more money than trump & trump didn't know about it or didn't get a share of it

Probablymatic 🇺🇦1

If anyone thinks he won’t get off scott free, you’re naïve. He knows too much.

Jim Kilgus1

djt either ordered it or supported it. cl has been an issue for the dunce for 10 years. On top of that, he stole from djt in djt’s twisted brain (same w Kim g)…..trading off the dunces office when that’s HIS money. All vile monsters.

Mickey Kuhns

@mickeykuhns.bsky.social

Corey Lewandowski was an unpaid DHS “volunteer” with power over contracts, outside income, and allegedly asked contractors for payments while pitching Qatar and the UAE for side work. Now the inspector general has referred him to DOJ. The swamp just brought its own spade. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

218h ago

JP GiraffeSpotter3

I can't believe we used to think there were laws and shit in this country.

Wheredafukarwi1

America. FOR SALE to the highest bidder.

Innsmouth Looksmaxxing

@gonebabygone.bsky.social

“Could notorious abuser of women Corey Lewandowski get in legal trouble for neglecting his kickback obligations” is the Trump admin “can God make a rock so big He can’t lift it”

303h ago

PortiaMcGonagal

@portiamcgonagal.bsky.social

My schaden is freuding again! Justice Department reviewing allegations against Corey Lewandowski - The Wall Street Journal apple.news/A8mKSCpRZQ52...

264h ago

PortiaMcGonagal5

“The Justice Department is examining allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited off his top position at the Department of Homeland Security, people familiar with the matter said.” You mean like was

Morgansher2

Your schaden should freud away merrily!

So that's who we are1

He mustn't given Trump his cut.

#TuckFrump

@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social

Department of Justice opens criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski #TheGuardian

124h ago

Paul Barrett ❌👑

@paulthedogman.bsky.social

Did Corey Lewandowski corruptly profit from his role at DHS? Is that serious question? The Bozo Fascist Regime is totally corrupt from from the top down. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

65h ago

Kim

@kimoco.bsky.social

"NBC News reported that DHS contractors, including GEO Group and Salus Worldwide Solutions, told White House officials they had been asked to make "pay to play" payments to Lewandowski, in order to receive government contracts. "

37h ago

Susan Campbell

@susancampbell.bsky.social

Corey Lewandowski? The numpty who grabbed a female reporter's arm, to restrain her? THAT Corey Lewandowski? www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

25h ago

Lady Haha

@lensman23.bsky.social

The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Corey Lewandowski, a former top adviser to ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, used his DHS position for financial gain, Source: CBS News share.google/NM01KtxTA85G...

43h ago

NewPostNews

@wabrahamwashington.bsky.social

“Just the fact that it has gotten this far is unusual for this administration,” If it goes further it will be because Trump thinks he needs a sacrificial lamb as a distraction. Lewandowski will squeal like a stuck rat to save his own ass. So Trump is in a pickle.

23h ago

David Combest

@decombest.bsky.social

DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

24h ago

Joe Mama

@honnastjohn.bsky.social

Can you even fathom how terrible the corruption has to be before you get investigated for corruption and profiteering by THIS administration? Or was it something else? Was he trying to cut out trump on a lucrative deal? We have our answer if trump protects him or not. apple.news/A8mKSCpRZQ52...

13h ago

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theguardian.comDepartment of Justice opens criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski nytimes.comJustice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski (Gift Article)nbcnews.comDHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review

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Justice Dept opens criminal probe into Corey Lewandowski over DHS contracts

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