Lewandowski Departs DHS After Noem's Firing

Former Trump aide no longer has a role at the Department of Homeland Security.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:23am

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Corey Lewandowski, who was an unpaid adviser to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, no longer works at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to a department spokesperson. Lewandowski's departure follows Noem's firing from her role as DHS secretary earlier this month.

Why it matters

Lewandowski's close relationship with Noem had drawn scrutiny, including questions about whether they had a sexual relationship. His departure from DHS comes as the agency undergoes leadership changes under the new Biden administration.

The details

A DHS spokesperson confirmed that Lewandowski 'no longer has a role at DHS,' without providing further details. Lewandowski had been an unpaid adviser to Noem, who was fired from her DHS secretary position earlier this month by President Trump. Noem has since been replaced by former U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, who was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday.

  • Lewandowski no longer works at DHS as of March 28, 2026.
  • Noem was fired from her role as DHS secretary earlier this month.

The players

Corey Lewandowski

A former aide to ex-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who no longer has a role at the Department of Homeland Security.

Kristi Noem

The former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security who was fired from her position earlier this month.

Markwayne Mullin

The new head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday.

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What they’re saying

“Lewandowski 'no longer has a role at DHS'”

— DHS Spokesperson

The takeaway

Lewandowski's departure from DHS comes amid broader leadership changes at the agency under the new Biden administration, raising questions about the nature of his relationship with the ousted former secretary Noem.