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Trump Aide Claims Immunity Amid Controversial Ad Campaign

3/13/2026

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Corey Lewandowski, top aide to ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, allegedly told colleagues he could act without consequence because U.S. President Donald Trump would pardon him.
He reportedly said he was immune to accountability for various alleged misconducts.
Trump has expressed concerns about Lewandowski's involvement in a $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem.
Lewandowski is expected to leave the Department of Homeland Security after Kristi Noem's firing.

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Corey Lewandowski, top aide to ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, allegedly told colleagues he could act without consequence because U.S. President Donald Trump would pardon him.
He reportedly said he was immune to accountability for various alleged misconducts.
Trump has expressed concerns about Lewandowski's involvement in a $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem.
Lewandowski is expected to leave the Department of Homeland Security after Kristi Noem's firing.