Hassan Targets Lewandowski in DHS Probe Over Contractor Payments, Threatening Compulsory Process
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 10
Hassan Targets Lewandowski in DHS Probe Over Contractor Payments, Threatening Compulsory Process
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 10
Summary
Senator Maggie Hassan told Corey Lewandowski to preserve records from his time advising the Department of Homeland Security, signaling a formal investigation once Democrats take control of Congress.
Hassan, set to chair the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said allegations that Lewandowski sought personal payments from contractors in exchange for favorable DHS treatment "remain serious."
NBC News reported in March that Lewandowski requested payments from GEO Group, a private detention contractor, tied to its DHS business.
Lewandowski held broad sway over personnel, contracts and operations while advising then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, making his role a likely early test of Democrats' new oversight powers.