# Justice Department examines Lewandowski’s role in Homeland Security contracts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kristi-noems-rumored-lover-corey-lewandowski-under-doj-criminal-investigation-for-alleged-pay-to-play-scheme/
- Published: 2026-10-22T20:18:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T20:37:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16231277/corey-lewandowski-doj-criminal-investigation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Markets, World

## Key points

- DOJ is examining allegations referred by the DHS inspector general.
- The claims concern influence over government contracts.
- Lewandowski denies wrongdoing; no crime has been alleged.

## Summary

The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his senior advisory role at the Department of Homeland Security to profit from government contracts. The inquiry follows a criminal referral from the department’s inspector general, but the article says no crime has been alleged and Lewandowski denies wrongdoing.

The broader watchdog probe also concerns contracts approved under Kristi Noem, who was later removed as homeland security secretary amid scrutiny of a $220 million advertising campaign. Contractors reportedly alleged Lewandowski sought fees to help secure or expand contracts, while Noem and Lewandowski’s tight control over six-figure approvals was said to have delayed some FEMA and border wall projects and weakened oversight. The inspector general’s investigation extends beyond the advertisements to other contracts.

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