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US probes Lewandowski over alleged DHS financial misconduct
The Justice Department is investigating whether Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski leveraged his Department of Homeland Security position for personal financial benefit. The inquiry marks the latest scrutiny of the longtime political operative's conduct in government roles.
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Federal prosecutors are examining whether Corey Lewandowski, a longtime associate of former President Donald Trump, improperly used his position within the Department of Homeland Security to advance personal financial interests, according to reporting on the investigation.
Lewandowski, who served as Trump's 2016 campaign manager before joining the administration, has been a fixture in Republican politics for years. The nature of the alleged misconduct and the specific timeline of when Lewandowski held his DHS role remain unclear from initial reports.
The investigation represents an expansion of legal pressures facing members of Trump's inner circle, many of whom have faced various federal inquiries related to their government service or campaign activities. Justice Department officials have not publicly commented on the scope or specifics of their review.
It was not immediately clear whether Lewandowski has been formally notified of the investigation or whether he has retained legal counsel. The outcome of such inquiries typically depends on whether prosecutors can establish violations of federal ethics laws or statutes governing misuse of government office for personal gain.