During the Trump administration, George Zoley, founder of the private prison company GEO Group, sought to secure and expand federal contracts. Zoley met with Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after initial interactions during the presidential transition hinted at Lewandowski’s potential influence. These meetings reportedly involved Zoley offering to place Lewandowski on retainer, which Lewandowski allegedly declined, instead seeking compensation tied to new or renewed contracts. Following these discussions, GEO Group’s contracts reportedly saw reductions, leading company officials to believe this was a consequence of not agreeing to Lewandowski’s solicitations. Allegations have emerged suggesting Lewandowski may have personally profited from government contracting processes, prompting congressional inquiries and internal discussions within the White House.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal plans to initiate a perjury investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, alleging she lied to Congress about her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski’s influence over agency contracts. Blumenthal claims to possess evidence contradicting Noem’s denial of Lewandowski’s involvement in approving DHS spending, specifically citing federal procurement records that show Lewandowski personally signing off on contracts, including a $250,000 deal awarded to a political consultancy with deep ties to him. While Blumenthal cannot unilaterally issue subpoenas without the Republican chair’s approval, he intends to utilize other investigative tools to gather further information. Noem’s dismissal followed bipartisan criticism and scrutiny over her handling of a large advertising campaign, with former President Trump also refuting her claims of his approval for the spending.
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Corey Lewandowski, a key adviser to Kristi Noem, has reportedly departed the Department of Homeland Security. This follows scrutiny of Noem’s leadership, which is set to conclude with Senator Markwayne Mullin’s appointment. Allegations of an affair between Noem and Lewandowski have persisted throughout Noem’s tenure, though both have denied these claims. Lewandowski’s departure comes amidst broader political tensions and past controversies.
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A clandestine meeting of senior Department of Homeland Security officials was held to discuss concerns over an alleged affair between Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior aide, Corey Lewandowski. This relationship, described as a “gathering crisis,” was reportedly complicating the implementation of President Trump’s immigration policies, with Lewandowski’s growing influence causing friction. Officials feared retaliation for questioning Lewandowski’s actions, including his bid for law-enforcement credentials and his use of a luxury jet designated for deportations. Both Noem and Lewandowski have denied the allegations of a relationship.
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New details suggest that Corey Lewandowski’s confrontation with a U.S. Coast Guard pilot was not over a forgotten heated blanket, but rather a “mystery bag” containing potentially embarrassing information. Insiders claim the blanket was a fabricated excuse to conceal the true reason for Lewandowski’s actions. The pilot was reportedly threatened with dismissal for refusing to return to retrieve this bag, though Lewandowski later relented. The pilot, Keith Thomas, was subsequently promoted to a senior DHS adviser.
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Top U.S. homeland security aide Corey Lewandowski entered the cockpit of a government jet uninvited during a flight last year, and later fired a pilot over a misplaced blanket. Lewandowski reportedly entered the cockpit before the plane reached 10,000 feet, a move that could violate aviation safety guidelines. The pilot was subsequently fired but later reinstated.
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A bombshell report has alleged that the Department of Homeland Security is in a state of “constant chaos” under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem and her top adviser Corey Lewandowski. The Wall Street Journal cites sources within the department highly critical of Noem, painting an unflattering portrait of the secretary as a politician who has sought to “burnish her personal stardom at every turn.” The report details accusations of Noem staging headline-grabbing immigration crackdowns while sidelining rivals and dissenters, and even her close relationship with Lewandowski making President Trump and his top advisers uncomfortable. Further claims include Noem’s rivalry with border czar Tom Homan over air time and the duo berating Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons following the Minneapolis shooting videos, despite previously encouraging dramatic arrest videos.
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White House officials expressed concern over Kristi Noem’s designation of Department of Homeland Security meetings as “cabinet meetings,” viewing it as an indication of presidential ambition over administrative messaging. Furthermore, Noem’s controversial $200 million ad campaign featuring herself and funded by departmental budget, also fueled speculation about her future presidential aspirations. Recent reports have also detailed the “constant chaos” at DHS, including alleged inappropriate travel with Cory Lewandowski on a luxury jet and an incident where Lewandowski attempted to have a pilot fired over a misplaced blanket.
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Following reports of policy-induced chaos within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly berated officials and used profanity. These issues stemmed from Noem’s decision to personally approve all payments over $100,000, leading to significant delays in crucial aid, as well as lapses in essential contracts. Reportedly, Noem and her de facto chief of staff, Corey Lewandowski, displayed disrespectful behavior toward DHS staff, with Lewandowski taking a heavy hand in contract management and personnel decisions. Multiple sources confirm the culture at DHS is in turmoil, with the White House expressing concerns about their management style.
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President Trump recently appointed several individuals to an advisory council within the Department of Homeland Security. The council, initially established in 2002, is intended to provide independent advice on homeland security operations. Notable appointments include right-wing commentator Mark Levin, former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, and former campaign advisor Corey Lewandowski. The council will be chaired by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and is set to hold its first meeting early next month.
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