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Corey Lewandowski Faces Extortion Allegations Over Contracts

4/8/2026

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Corey Lewandowski, a former adviser to Kristi Noem, faces allegations of extorting contractors for government contracts.
He also allegedly sought compensation for influencing contract awards tied to the deportation agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump.
A marketing firm abandoned plans for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract after being asked to indirectly pay Lewandowski.
Salus Worldwide Solutions linked to Lewandowski denied any wrongdoing and lawmakers are investigating his actions.

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Corey Lewandowski, a former adviser to Kristi Noem, faces allegations of extorting contractors for government contracts.
He also allegedly sought compensation for influencing contract awards tied to the deportation agenda of U.S. President Donald Trump.
A marketing firm abandoned plans for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract after being asked to indirectly pay Lewandowski.
Salus Worldwide Solutions linked to Lewandowski denied any wrongdoing and lawmakers are investigating his actions.