Corey Lewandowski
Role at the time: Former volunteer adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, posting on X
Challenged the characterization
Statement summary
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.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Corey R. Lewandowski on X: response to The Wall Street Journal's DHS reportX post, September 8, 2026
Lewandowski responds on X to a Wall Street Journal report about his role at the Department of Homeland Security.
Why we used this label
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.