Lewandowski Expected To Depart DHS After Noem Reassignment🎬

Corey Lewandowski is expected to depart the United States Department of Homeland Security after President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem from her leadership role on Thursday, setting off a major transition inside the department. Trump has nominated Markwayne Mullin to take over as secretary, according to multiple reports.

Lewandowski had been serving DHS as an unpaid special government employee, a designation that typically limits service to 130 working days within a one-year period. Although he lacked a Senate-confirmed title, he was widely considered one of the most influential figures during Noem’s tenure and was often described by officials as functioning in a role similar to a chief of staff. Sources inside the department said Lewandowski played a visible role in internal management, personnel matters, and operational decisions, despite his unofficial status. His influence became a subject of growing scrutiny among lawmakers, particularly regarding his involvement in contracts and staffing decisions. Questions surrounding Lewandowski’s future intensified after Trump reassigned Noem. When asked about the president’s reasoning, Lewandowski declined to speculate. “I would never try to assume to get in the mind of President Trump,” he told reporters. “I think he has his reasons for everything he does, and we have seen enormous success from his leadership at the White House.”

Asked whether he planned to remain at DHS, Lewandowski offered no firm answer, saying only, “I haven’t made that decision.” His political history suggests he may not be gone from Trump’s orbit for long. Though Lewandowski was dismissed as Trump’s campaign manager during the 2016 presidential race, he later returned to the former president’s inner circle. One source familiar with Trump’s political network told the media that Lewandowski has repeatedly shown an ability to regain influence. At the same time, longstanding rumors about Lewandowski’s relationship with Noem have again drawn attention in Washington. Speculation about a possible affair has circulated for years, dating back to Noem’s time as governor of South Dakota, though neither has publicly confirmed such claims. During recent congressional testimony, Noem faced direct questions from lawmakers about her personal relationship with Lewandowski while her husband, Bryon Noem, was present. She criticized the questioning and declined to discuss the matter in detail, without directly denying the allegations. Reports have also noted that Noem and Lewandowski traveled together on multiple official trips, including visits to Argentina, Bahrain, Guatemala, Poland, and Italy. Lewandowski also rejected suggestions that Noem’s congressional testimony contributed to her removal, saying he had “no insight” into the president’s decision. As DHS prepares for new leadership, his next move remains uncertain ⚖️🇺🇸