Politics
Corey Lewandowski rejects report alleging control over DHS contracting
The Hill reports that Corey Lewandowski disputed allegations regarding his influence over Homeland Security contracts.
The short version
- Corey Lewandowski rejected reporting that alleged he oversaw billions of dollars in DHS contracts, calling the coverage politically driven.[The Hill]
- A Wall Street Journal report alleged that he promoted government services to foreign officials from Qatar and the UAE as a special government employee.[The Hill]
- A representative denied that Lewandowski pursued contracts with foreign governments.[The Hill]
- House Democrats had previously requested that the DHS inspector general investigate Lewandowski over allegations of mismanagement.[The Hill]
Key facts
- Corey Lewandowski pushed back against a Wall Street Journal report alleging he controlled billions in DHS contracts, calling the story politically driven.[The Hill]
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Lewandowski pitched government services to Qatari and Emirati officials during his tenure as a special government employee.[The Hill]
- A representative denied that Lewandowski sought contracts with foreign governments.[The Hill]
- House Democrats previously urged the DHS Office of Inspector General to probe Lewandowski over alleged mismanagement and corruption.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- The extent of Lewandowski's actual involvement in DHS contract decisions and outreach to foreign officials remains disputed.[The Hill]
Sources
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