Lewandowski's DHS Role: Influence, Contracts, and Controversy

0:00On March 23rd, a new reporter reveals that Cory Lewandowski wheeled in major influence at the Department of Homeland Security, while Christie Noam served as Secretary. The former Trump campaign manager acted as her top aide, taking meetings in her office, helping approve big government contracts, and even getting access to the president's daily brief. Officials say Lewandowski had a short-term role as a special government employee, limited to about 130 days with no salary. He stayed on for more than 400 days until Noam got fired by President Trump on March 5th. Staff described him as having a quick temper, berating leaders and putting employees on leave for small issues. He also played a key part in promoting a mid-level borderage into lead nationwide raids, which later linked to fatal shootings. When questioned by a senator about contract approvals, Noam said Lewandowski had no role. That internal records show his signature was needed on deals over $100,000 before hers.

1:00Now lawmakers are pushing for full investigation into claims he profited from contracts, though his lawyer denies it all and calls the accusations. Baseless. With these revelations still unfolding, questions linger about oversight in the department. Pop culture, powered by AI. This is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Cory with the story.