A former senior Trump adviser and ex-top aide at the Department of Homeland Security is facing a criminal probe over claims he financially benefited from his government position, according to multiple sources. The investigation stems from a referral by the agency’s internal watchdog after reviewing his role in government contracts. Authorities are examining whether his actions crossed legal boundaries while serving in a high-level public post. Details from the ongoing inquiry remain under wraps as officials weigh potential wrongdoing.
Ex-Trump adviser and former top aide for homeland security alleged to have profited off government roleCorey 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.The investigation began with a criminal referral to the justice department from the internal watchdog at DHS, according to the four 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. Continue reading...
