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Justice Department Investigates Lewandowski Over DHS Role Following Referral
What happened
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a former top adviser to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, following a referral from the DHS Office of Inspector General. The investigation centers on allegations that Lewandowski used his government position for personal financial gain, specifically regarding federal contract awards. Lewandowski has denied wrongdoing and stated he has not been contacted by the Justice Department.
Side by side
Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's response, with The Daily Beast framing the story as "Trump Throws His Longtime MAGA Ally Under the Bus" and "hanging out to dry" Lewandowski. The Guardian and Daily Beast also reference Lewandowski as Noem's "alleged lover" in their coverage.
- GUDepartment of Justice opens criminal investigation into Corey LewandowskiThe Guardian · Left
- TDBTrump Throws His Longtime MAGA Ally Under the BusThe Daily Beast · Left
- TDBKristi Noem’s Alleged Lover Put Under Criminal InvestigationThe Daily Beast · Left
- NBCDHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for reviewNBC News · Lean Left
- ABCDOJ probing Trump ally Corey Lewandowski's actions at DHS after IG referral: SourcesABC News · Lean Left
- NBCDOJ Investigates allegations against LewandowskiNBC News · Lean Left
- CBSDOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources sayCBS News · Lean Left
- NYTJustice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into LewandoskiThe New York Times · Lean Left
Center outlets provide straightforward reporting focused on the investigation itself, with BBC News and Reuters presenting the basic facts about the "criminal investigation" and DHS referral without emphasizing Trump's reaction or personal relationships.
- BBCUS Justice Department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS roleBBC News · Center
- RTRTrump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources sayReuters · Center · link via Google News
Right-leaning outlets quote Lewandowski's denial and Trump's statements about honesty. The New York Post highlights Trump's quote that dishonest people "have to be prosecuted," while Daily Caller notes that "Mr. Lewandowski has not been contacted by the Justice Department." Daily Mail emphasizes Noem as Lewandowski's "rumored lover" in its headline.
- WEXDOJ investigates whether Corey Lewandowski profited from DHS role: ReportWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- WEXTrump says dishonest people have to be prosecuted after DOJ launches investigation into Corey LewandowskiWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- DMKristi Noem's rumored lover Corey Lewandowski under DOJ criminal investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' schemeDaily Mail · Lean Right
- WTJustice Department examining whether Lewandowski profited from DHS postThe Washington Times · Lean Right
- JTNDOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over allegations he profited off of gov't job: WSJJust the News · Lean Right
- JTNDOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over allegations he profited off of gov't job: WSJJust the News · Lean Right
- BLZDOJ opens investigation into ex-Trump aide Corey LewandowskiBlaze Media · Right
- NYPDOJ probes Corey Lewandowski over improper awarding of DHS contracts under Kristi NoemNew York Post · Right
- DCDOJ Investigating Corey Lewandowski Over Alleged Profiteering At DHSThe Daily Caller · Right
- FOXDOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey LewandowskiFox News Digital · Right
- NYPTrump responds to alleged DOJ Corey Lewandowski probe: ‘If they’re not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted’New York Post · Right
- NMXReport: DOJ Probing Lewandowski's Role in DHS ContractsNewsmax · Right · link via Google News
- DWDOJ Investigates Whether Corey Lewandowski Cashed In On Homeland Security RoleThe Daily Wire · Right
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