Justice Department Investigates Lewandowski Over DHS Role

The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski improperly benefited financially from his work at the Department of Homeland Security, following a criminal referral from the department’s inspector general, according to people familiar with the inquiry. The reports describe an ongoing investigation, not a finding of wrongdoing. Lewandowski has not been charged. His attorney, Adam Trigg, said Lewandowski had not been contacted by the Justice Department and denied any wrongdoing during his government service. The Justice Department declined to comment. The inquiry concerns Lewandowski’s work as an adviser to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and allegations tied to contracts during her tenure. Reports say the inspector general had examined contracting practices at the agency before referring the matter to the Justice Department. The precise conduct prosecutors are investigating has not been publicly detailed. CNN reported that prosecutors were examining allegations involving DHS contracts, including claims of kickbacks. That reporting did not say Lewandowski himself was accused of receiving kickbacks. Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine...