- Corey Lewandowski served as a special government employee at DHS from April 2025 to March 2026.
- Lewandowski allegedly approached Qatari and UAE officials offering help with visa and other DHS-related issues for financial gain.
- Qatar and UAE ultimately rejected Lewandowski's propositions.
- The DHS internal watchdog launched an investigation and found evidence of improper contract awarding.
- Lewandowski's spokesperson denied any wrongdoing, stating he never demanded payment from contractors.
- After leaving DHS, Lewandowski now works as a consultant, with Bahrain as a client.
- Lewandowski is accused of trying to use his government position to enrich himself through shady deals.
- An internal investigation also found evidence that Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts while working at DHS.
- Lewandowski allegedly offered additional government services to foreign officials for financial gain.
Corey Lewandowski, a close ally of Donald Trump, is under scrutiny for allegedly attempting to sell government services while serving as a special government employee at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Reports indicate that he approached officials from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with offers to assist them with visa and other DHS-related issues, which were ultimately rejected.1234
An internal investigation by DHS' watchdog revealed that Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts during his tenure, raising serious ethical concerns. According to sources, several foreign officials were reportedly stunned by his proposals, as they already had established relationships with other Trump administration officials.59
“Lewandowski's motive was purely to enrich himself by selling government services,” the report stated. He is also accused of having a significant role in a $2.7 billion contract negotiation with Palantir, where he allegedly reduced the agreement without explanation. The investigation could lead to a potential criminal referral to the Justice Department, as new evidence continues to emerge regarding his actions while at DHS.8
A representative for Lewandowski has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he never solicited payments or contracts while volunteering at DHS. However, the implications of his alleged actions have raised questions about the integrity of government operations during his time in office.6
“The DHS inspector general's investigation found evidence that Lewandowski may have improperly awarded government contracts, including a $2.7 billion Palantir deal reduced to $1 billion. Lewandowski's spokesperson denied all allegations, saying he never demanded payment or compensation from any contractor.”
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