Lewandowski calls the Journal's DHS report anonymous-source, politically driven reporting
Corey LewandowskiFormer volunteer adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, posting on X
In an X post, Corey Lewandowski says The Wall Street Journal's report on his role at DHS is an example of anonymous-source, politically driven reporting, and says he is proud of his volunteer work for the administration.
“This latest Wall Street Journal story, a once great publication, is today just another example of the kind of anonymous-source, politically driven reporting that Americans have seen time and again.”
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DOJ reviews allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited from his DHS role, reports say; he denies wrongdoing
CBS News and The Wall Street Journal reported on October 22, 2026 that the Justice Department is looking into allegations that Corey Lewandowski used his position at the Department of Homeland Security for financial gain, after a referral from the DHS inspector general. Lewandowski denies wrongdoing and has not been charged. President Trump said his people have to be prosecuted if they are not honest.
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Lewandowski responds on X to a Wall Street Journal report about his role at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Mediaite reports Lewandowski's response to a Wall Street Journal report on his DHS role and quotes his representative's denials.
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Mediaite reports that The Wall Street Journal published a report on Monday indicating that Lewandowski essentially controlled billions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security contracts.
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He adds that he is tremendously proud of his volunteer work advancing the administration's agenda and is confident that the facts, not anonymous accusations, will speak for themselves.
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The case concerns allegations that Lewandowski used his DHS role for personal gain. He disputes the Journal's reporting on that role as politically driven and based on anonymous sources, which challenges how his conduct is characterized.
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The Dispute Index. "Lewandowski calls the Journal's DHS report anonymous-source, politically driven reporting". First published: 2026-10-27. Last updated: 2026-10-27. https://disputeindex.com/events/6979-in-an-x-post-corey-lewandowski-says-the