The Aporia · Ex-adviser to Trump under criminal investigation by Department of Justice

Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department over allegations that he profited from his role in government. The investigation stems from a referral made by the DHS inspector general regarding Lewandowski’s handling of certain government contracts. While no subpoenas have been issued yet, Trump has commented on the situation without specific knowledge, stating he wants his people to be honest and implying potential action if dishonesty is confirmed.

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As of October 23, 2026, the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following a referral from DHS's inspector general. The inquiry stems from allegations that Lewandowski profited off his role in government by seeking payment in exchange for protecting and growing the interests of the GEO Group, which was pursuing unrelated government contracts worth up to $220 million. In response, Lewandowski’s attorney, Adam Trigg, stated that his client denies any wrongdoing while serving voluntarily for the country. The Wall Street Journal first reported on this matter, with Reuters confirming it later. Neither the Justice Department nor Lewandowski have been contacted formally by DOJ regarding the investigation as of yet.

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The justice department under Trump has investigated several prominent critics of the president, including the former FBI director James Comey and the New York attorney general Letitia James, but investigations of people close to Trump have been rare.

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The department has also moved to dismiss several existing cases involving Trump allies, including supporters charged in connection with the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review same event · 95%

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“Both articles refer to Corey Lewandowski's investigation by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general and subsequent referral to the Justice Department, specifically regarding his involvement in a $220 million contract.”

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Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, is under criminal investigation over allegations he profited off his role in the US government, three US officials and a fourth person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. asserted

officials → profit → Thursday

The investigation began with a criminal referral to the justice department from the internal watchdog at DHS, according to the four people. uncertain

investigation → begin → people

The DHS inspector general’s office has been investigating Lewandowski’s involvement in the handling of certain government contracts, according to one of the people, a DHS official. uncertain

office → investigate → people

A lawyer for Lewandowski, Adam Trigg, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted

lawyer → respond → comment

The investigation was first reported in the Wall Street Journal, which quoted Lewandowski’s lawyer as saying that his client denies all allegations of wrongdoing. asserted

client → report → wrongdoing

The DoJ has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the criminal investigation, according to one of the people. uncertain

DoJ → issue → people

All four of the people spoke on the condition of anonymity. asserted

four → speak → anonymity

The justice department under Trump has investigated several prominent critics of the president, including the former FBI director James Comey and the New York attorney general Letitia James, but investigations of people close to Trump have been rare. asserted

investigations → investigate → Trump

The department has also moved to dismiss several existing cases involving Trump allies, including supporters charged in connection with the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol. asserted

department → move → Capitol

Asked about media reports on the investigation, Trump told reporters that he did not know the specifics of the investigation, but said: “I want my people to be honest.” asserted

people → ask → investigation

“And if they’re not honest, I’ll have my DoJ go and do whatever they have to do,” Trump added. asserted

Trump → ’re → whatever

Lewandowski served as a top aide to the former homeland security secretary Kristi Noem during her tenure leading DHS. asserted

Lewandowski → serve → DHS

Trump fired Noem in March after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and lawmakers’ questions over a $220m advertising contract promoting Noem that was awarded without a standard bidding process. asserted

that → fire → process

Lewandowski had signed some DHS contracts despite having questionable legal authority as a special government employee, according to the DHS official. uncertain

Lewandowski → sign → official

Certain grants and contracts, including those involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were put on hold at Lewandowski’s direction, according to two of the people, both of whom are DHS officials. uncertain

both → include → whom

Lewandowski previously served as a campaign manager during Trump’s first presidential run in 2016 and advised his 2024 campaign. asserted

Lewandowski → serve → campaign

Ex-adviser to Trump under criminal investigation by Department of Justice

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