US Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski over claims he profited from his DHS role
The Justice Department investigation stems from the DHS inspector general having referred the matter for criminal action, amid concerns about possible contracting fraud and financial conflicts of interest during Kristi Noem's tenure leading the department. President Donald Trump said he had 'no idea' why Lewandowski was being investigated but insisted: 'I want my people to be honest.'
Trump warned that aides who are not honest 'have to be prosecuted'.
Lewandowski is under investigation over an alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme.
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