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Corey Lewandowski

Former US Department of Homeland Security official

US Politics · DOJ Opens criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski over allegations of Profiting from DHS role

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a former top aide at the Department of Homeland Security and a longtime political ally of President Donald Trump, over allegations that he profited from his role in the US government. The inquiry was initiated following a criminal referral from the DHS Office of Inspector General, according to multiple US officials and a person familiar with the matter.