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A former Trump adviser and current DHS official faces a DOJ criminal probe for allegedly profiting from his government role.
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Ex-adviser to Trump under criminal investigation by Department of Justice
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Corey Lewandowski, currently a top aide for homeland security, alleged to have profited off government roleCorey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, is under criminal investigation over allegations he profited off his role in the US government, three US officials and a fourth person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.The investigation began with a criminal referral to the justice department from the internal watchdog at DHS, according to the four people. The DHS inspector general’s office has been investigating Lewandowski’s involvement in the handling of certain government contracts, according to one of the people, a DHS official. Continue reading...
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