Justice Department opens inquiry into former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski
Photo: The New York TimesThe Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Corey Lewandowski, a former top adviser to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, over allegations that he used his power for personal financial gain. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General referred its investigation to the Justice Department after examining his role in a $220 million DHS advertising campaign. The Justice Department is now reviewing those allegations. President Trump has not jumped to Lewandowski's defense. Lewandowski has a record of returning to Trump's side after setbacks, and this inquiry comes as he is described as having lost that footing.
Alternative / independent outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and right-leaning outlets had. The New York Times, on the left, leads with Lewandowski's relationship to Trump. Its headline says he always found his way back to the president until now, and its summary stresses that Trump has not defended him. In the available excerpt it does not mention Noem, the inspector general referral, or the $220 million figure. The Blaze, on the right, leads with the legal and institutional facts. Its headline calls him an ex-Trump aide, and it details the personal-gain allegations, the inspector general's referral and the advertising campaign's cost. In the available excerpt it does not mention Trump's reaction. Both agree the Justice Department has opened an inquiry. They differ in emphasis: the Times centers the political and personal fallout with Trump, while The Blaze centers the allegations and the DHS contract. Both excerpts are partial, so fuller details are not visible.
How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Lewandowski's standing with Trump and the president's silence; right sources stress the allegations and the $220 million DHS ad campaign; alternative sources have not covered it.
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The New York Times leads with Lewandowski's long ties to Trump and the president's failure so far to defend him, framing the inquiry as a turning point in that relationship.
Not covering this story. None of the alternative or independent outlets Crosswire tracks has reported it yet. What one side leaves out can be as telling as what the others report.
The Blaze leads with the Justice Department opening an investigation, citing the personal-gain allegations, the DHS inspector general's referral and the $220 million advertising campaign.