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Trump Questions Lewandowski's Role in $220M Ad Campaign

3/10/2026

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Trump Questions Lewandowski

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Corey Lewandowski's role in a $220 million ad campaign featuring Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security Secretary.
Lewandowski denied any financial gain from the ad contracts.
Democratic senators are investigating contracts awarded to three companies involved in the campaign and suspect financial ties to Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.
They have requested documentation from those companies regarding their agreements with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump Fires Noem

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem (former Homeland Security Secretary) for leadership failures, citing a $220 million ad campaign and allegations of an affair with Corey Lewandowski.
Noem attended Shield of the Americas summit in Miami, praised Trump, and outlined a new envoy role.
Despite a turbulent tenure, she claimed border-security achievements.
Trump's administration faces scrutiny over Noem's management and fallout from her congressional testimony.

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Trump Questions Lewandowski

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Corey Lewandowski's role in a $220 million ad campaign featuring Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security Secretary.
Lewandowski denied any financial gain from the ad contracts.
Democratic senators are investigating contracts awarded to three companies involved in the campaign and suspect financial ties to Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.
They have requested documentation from those companies regarding their agreements with the Department of Homeland Security.

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