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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Corey Lewandowski following a criminal referral from the Department of Homeland Security inspector general. Sources indicate the inquiry is examining allegations that Lewandowski used his role for financial gain and solicited payments for contracts. President Trump responded by stating that anyone working for him must be honest or face prosecution.
Reports across the political spectrum agree that the Department of Justice is reviewing allegations against Corey Lewandowski following a referral from Homeland Security investigators.
Right-leaning outlets like the New York Post and Fox News emphasize Donald Trump's direct response calling for prosecution if wrongdoing occurred. Center outlets such as CBS News and The Hill focus on the specific allegations of financial gain and Lewandowski's denial of wrongdoing. Left-leaning Rolling Stone highlights specific details regarding Lewandowski's role and alleged payments.
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DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his role at DHS for financial gain, sources told CBS News. Lewandowski has denied all wrongdoing.
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The gatekeeper and alleged lover to former Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of soliciting payments in exchange for DHS contracts
Tonight a person familiar with the matter tells NBC News the Department of Justice is investigating allegations against Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
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The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his role at DHS for financial gain, sources told CBS News. Lewandowski has denied all wrongdoing.
President Trump said Thursday that he has “no idea” why the Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski for misconduct, but that anyone working for him has to be honest. Those that are not honest, Trump went on to say, will face the DOJ. “I want my people to be honest, and if they’re not going…
The source confirmed to NewsNation the Justice Department is reviewing allegations involving Lewandowski's tenure at DHS.
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The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Corey Lewandowski, former adviser to fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, over allegations that he profited from his role at the department. The DOJ opened the criminal investigation into Lewandowski after a referral from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, according to…
The DOJ is reportedly reviewing a criminal referral from the DHS inspector general.
The Justice Department is probing Corey Lewandowski following a criminal referral from Homeland Security investigators, according to a source.
‘Mr. Lewandowski has not been contacted by the Justice Department’
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