"We demand DHS preserve all communications and internal records concerning Mr. Lewandowski's role within the Department, as well as the Department's practices, policies, and procedures related to contracting, personnel, and the handling of classified materials. Any deviation from standard record-keeping will be treated as an attempt to hide or destroy evidence."
"The letter alleges Lewandowski may have wielded influence inside the agency far beyond what a special government employee is authorized to do. Lawmakers described him as functioning effectively as a shadow chief-of-staff to Noem during a period of turbulence at DHS."
Senior House Democrats initiated a congressional investigation into Corey Lewandowski's activities within the Department of Homeland Security. Three ranking committee Democrats sent a preservation memo to DHS requiring the agency to maintain all communications and records related to Lewandowski's role as special advisor to former Secretary Kristi Noem. The lawmakers allege Lewandowski wielded unauthorized influence beyond his special government employee status, effectively serving as a shadow chief-of-staff during a turbulent period. The inquiry examines DHS contracting practices, personnel decisions, classified material handling, and Lewandowski's financial disclosures and conflict-of-interest recusals. The DHS Inspector General was separately requested to review Lewandowski's activities, particularly concerning potential influence over taxpayer-funded contracts.
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