US justice department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role
Trump's former campaign manager is reportedly being investigated for allegedly using his role at the Department of Homeland for financial gain.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski, who was a top aide to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, personally profited from his role, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
Lewandowski worked closely with Noem as a special government employee until March, when the two were both ousted after a series of controversies, including the fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration officers.
"Mr Lewandowski has not been contacted by the justice department regarding any investigation," his attorney, Adam Trigg, said.
DHS officials told Reuters that Lewandowski had approved some DHS contracts despite not having the legal authority to do so as a special government employee.