Lewandowski’s alleged outreach to Qatar and UAE while Noem’s DHS aide sparks scrutiny
A Wall Street Journal report alleges Corey Lewandowski, while Kristi Noem’s top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, sought to land outside work with foreign governments (Qatar and the UAE), offered influence over DHS matters such as visas, and helped place allies in DHS roles. The allegations include a DHS contractor paid up to $19,000 a week and a canceled meeting with Palantir amid a large DHS contract. DHS investigators are weighing a criminal referral, while Lewandowski denies wrongdoing and Noem’s tenure is noted for concentrating spending authority. Lewandowski left DHS in March after Noem was fired and now works as a consultant, with Bahrain among his clients.
