Lewandowski ordered to preserve records related to his time at DHS by key Democrat
Summary
Incoming Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chair Maggie Hassan asked former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski to preserve records from his time at the department. Hassan said she plans to investigate possible corruption and waste and expects to question him under oath. Lewandowski has denied wrongdoing, and his lawyer did not respond to a request for comment on the letter.Key Facts
- Hassan, a Democratic senator from New Hampshire, sent Lewandowski the records-preservation request.
- Hassan said the committee may use its full authority, including compulsory process, to obtain records.
- Lewandowski left DHS earlier in 2026, where he served as an adviser to Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Lewandowski’s lawyers previously said he had no legal obligation to comply with a similar request sent in June.
- The Justice Department is investigating DHS contracting activity and scrutinizing Lewandowski, according to sources cited by ABC News.
- The Justice Department inquiry followed a referral concerning Lewandowski’s conduct from DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.
- Lewandowski’s lawyer previously said the Justice Department had not contacted him and that he denied wrongdoing.
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