The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General is reviewing evidence involving former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski, according to a Friday report by The Wall Street Journal. The report says the DHS OIG has found information suggesting Lewandowski may have improperly influenced or affected the awarding of DHS government contracts while he was affiliated with the agency. The Inspector General is considering whether to make a criminal referral to the U.S. Department of Justice, which could lead to further investigation or prosecution decisions.
Both outlets describe the matter as an OIG inquiry focused on contract-related conduct tied to Lewandowski’s involvement. They do not report a formal charge, indictment, or final determination from investigators. Instead, they characterize the latest development as evidence being evaluated by the Inspector General and the possibility of a DOJ referral depending on how the review concludes.
