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Chasing Side Deals, Flexing Influence: Lewandowski’s Power Moves at DHS
The Wall Street Journal said he sought private deals from Gulf officials while overseeing billions in DHS contracts, prompting a watchdog probe and possible criminal referral.
- On Monday, a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Corey Lewandowski approached officials from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates seeking private work while serving as an unpaid 'shadow secretary' at the Department of Homeland Security.
- Operating as a special government employee, Lewandowski held significant influence over billions in federal contracts while advising then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, giving him access to reshape corporate relationships.
- Investigators scrutinize claims he pressured GEO Group for lobbying work and slashed a Palantir agreement from $2.7 billion to $1 billion after executives grew uneasy about his private meetings with their CEO.
- A representative for Lewandowski denied any wrongdoing, stating he 'adamantly denies ever demanding any payment or compensation' from government contractors; a department watchdog is conducting a wide-ranging probe into contracting.
- Both Lewandowski and Noem exited the department in March 2026 after Trump removed Noem; people close to the former adviser say he expects a pardon if charges are filed.
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Trump's former advisor denies irregularities while DHS agency reviews contracts and potential conflicts in 2026
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 25%
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