A reported criminal investigation is underway or looming involving Ben Lewandowski, a former Homeland Security official linked to Kristi Noem. According to the reports, Lewandowski previously served as Noem’s senior aide, including acting in a de facto chief-of-staff role, and later is described as having been involved in the management of large sums while working within or alongside Homeland Security.
The outlets’ accounts center on whether Lewandowski mishandled billions of dollars, with the Daily Mail stating he is under investigation for his handling of that funding. The reports also reference how Lewandowski’s actions and communications became relevant to the scrutiny, though the specifics of what investigators are alleging are not detailed beyond the broad claim of improper handling. Both versions of the Daily Mail piece present the same core information: Lewandowski is connected to Noem, both are described as having left roles earlier in March, and his work with substantial federal funds is now the focus of potential criminal review.
