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U.S. Justice Department probes Republican operative over DHS contract dealings
Federal prosecutors are investigating Republican political operative Corey Lewandowski for potential misconduct related to a Department of Homeland Security contract, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Lewandowski's business dealings with the DHS, examining whether he engaged in improper conduct connected to a government contract, people briefed on the probe said. The specifics of the alleged misconduct were not immediately disclosed, but the inquiry marks a significant development in scrutiny of the prominent Republican figure's activities.
Lewandowski, a longtime political operative who served as a campaign manager for former President Donald Trump, has maintained a high profile in Republican circles. The investigation underscores ongoing federal scrutiny of various political figures and their interactions with government agencies.
The DHS contract under examination has become the focal point of the Justice Department's review. Federal authorities have been gathering information and conducting interviews related to the matter, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation.
Lewandowski's representatives have not yet responded to inquiries regarding the investigation. The case represents one of several ongoing federal probes into activities involving prominent political operatives and their business dealings with government entities.
Photo: Corey Lewandowski speaks at a Team Trump bus tour rally at Wake County Speedway, North Carolina, October 2024. Pithon314 via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).