Former DHS Aide Lewandowski Under Criminal Investigation Over Alleged Profiteering
Source Summary
Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump political adviser and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over allegations he profited from his government role. Lewandowski allegedly signed DHS contracts despite questionable legal authority as a special government employee, and directed certain grants and contracts, including those involving FEMA, to be put on hold. The DoJ has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands in the investigation.
Why it matters
Criminal investigations of Trump allies by the DoJ remain rare, making this case notable as a potential test of the justice department's independence under the Trump administration.
What remains uncertain
The DoJ has not yet issued subpoenas or other legal demands, and the full scope and outcome of the investigation remain unclear.
