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DHS Inspector General Investigates Lewandowski’s Alleged Qatar UAE Sales

9/9/2026

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Corey Lewandowski (special government employee) allegedly used his Department of Homeland Security role to sell services for profit.
He reportedly offered Qatar and United Arab Emirates officials extra DHS assistance for money, but they rebuffed him.
After meeting Palantir CEO Alex Karp, the $2.7 billion blanket purchase agreement was cut to $1 billion.
DHS inspector general opened an investigation and may refer case to the Justice Department; Lewandowski denied wrongdoing on X.

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Story summary

Corey Lewandowski (special government employee) allegedly used his Department of Homeland Security role to sell services for profit.
He reportedly offered Qatar and United Arab Emirates officials extra DHS assistance for money, but they rebuffed him.
After meeting Palantir CEO Alex Karp, the $2.7 billion blanket purchase agreement was cut to $1 billion.
DHS inspector general opened an investigation and may refer case to the Justice Department; Lewandowski denied wrongdoing on X.