US Justice Department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role

Lewandowski worked closely with Noem as a special government employee until March, when the two were both ousted after a series of controversies, including the fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration officers.

The probe is related to contracts the agency signed under Noem's leadership, a source told CBS.

The BBC has contacted Lewandowski's attorney, who told CBS his client denies any wrongdoing.

Asked about the investigation on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters he had heard about it but did not know the details, adding, "I want my people to be honest".

"And if they're not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted," he said.

Lewandowski served as a campaign manager to Trump during his first presidential run in 2016 and helped advise his 2024 campaign.

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