Key facts
- Justice Department is reportedly investigating Corey Lewandowski.
- Allegations involve contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security.
- Lewandowski's attorney denies wrongdoing and claims no contact from DOJ.
- Trump stated he wants his people to be honest and prosecuted if not.
President Donald Trump stated he has heard about a Department of Justice investigation into his longtime ally Corey Lewandowski, who is accused of profiting from his past role as an adviser at the Department of Homeland Security. Trump told reporters that he wants his people to be honest and that they should be prosecuted if they are not. Lewandowski's attorney, Adam Trigg, denied any wrongdoing on his client's behalf and stated that Lewandowski has not been contacted by the Justice Department. The investigation reportedly stems from a referral by the DHS inspector general concerning contracting practices during Lewandowski's tenure.