Garcia welcomes the reported DOJ inquiry and promises continued oversight
Robert GarciaRanking member of the House Oversight Committee
Garcia welcomes the reported DOJ investigation and says congressional scrutiny of Lewandowski will continue. He pledges to use oversight tools to obtain answers. His reference to corruption is an allegation and political assessment, rather than a finding of criminal liability.
“We welcome the DOJ's investigation but our work continues.”
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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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The release describes a reported criminal investigation and continuing congressional work. It does not establish guilt.
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He describes Lewandowski as already under investigation by Oversight Democrats.
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He says he will use every available tool to obtain answers for Congress and the public.
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He criticizes alleged corruption and calls for accountability through continued investigation.
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