The Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski, former top aide to ex-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, over allegations he used his position for financial gain. The probe follows a criminal referral from DHS' Office of Inspector General, which shared its findings in recent weeks.
Key Takeaways
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Corey Lewandowski over allegations he profited from his role at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- DOJ investigates Lewandowski for alleged financial gain during DHS tenure
- Investigation stems from a criminal referral by DHS inspector general
- Lewandowski denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged
- Trump comments on the investigation, emphasizing honesty among his allies
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High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Investigation Status | Broad Agreement | DOJ investigating Lewandowski for alleged financial gain at DHS | |
| Lewandowskis Denial | Broad Agreement | Lewandowski denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged |
Investigation Status
Broad AgreementDOJ investigating Lewandowski for alleged financial gain at DHS
Lewandowskis Denial
Broad AgreementLewandowski denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged
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Lewandowski served as senior adviser and de facto chief of staff to Noem until both were ousted from the department in March. The allegations are connected to contracts established under Noem's tenure at DHS. Lewandowski has not been charged with a crime, and his attorney denies any wrongdoing.
The investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which quoted Lewandowski’s lawyer as saying that his client denies all allegations of wrongdoing. The Department of Justice has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the criminal investigation, according to one source. All sources spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The justice department under Trump has investigated several prominent critics of the president but investigations of people close to Trump have been rare. Asked about media reports on the investigation, Trump told reporters he had just heard about the matter and hadn't been briefed by Attorney General Todd Blanche, but said: "I want my people to be honest, and if they're not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted."
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