DOJ investigating Trump ally Corey Lewandowski over role at DHS, sources say

Updated on: October 22, 2026 / 5:52 PM EDT / CBS News

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, two sources familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.

The probe was opened after the Justice Department received a referral from DHS' Office of Inspector General, which shared its findings in recent weeks.

Lewandowski served as a senior adviser and de facto chief of staff to Noem until both were ousted from the department in March.

The allegations of personal financial profit are connected to contracts established under Noem's tenure at DHS, one of the sources told CBS News.

Lewandowski has not been charged with a crime, and has denied wrongdoing.

In a statement to CBS News, Corey Lewandowski's attorney Adam Trigg said: "Mr. Lewandowski has not been contacted by the Justice Department regarding any investigation, and he denies any wrongdoing when he was proudly serving his country in a voluntary capacity."

The Justice Department declined to comment. CBS News has reached out to DHS for comment.

The investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Lewandowski has…

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