DOJ Investigates Elissa Slotkin and Corey Lewandowski
Source reports published 22 Oct 2026, 10:06 am – 23 Oct 2026, 9:03 am AEST
The Justice Department has initiated investigations into Senator Elissa Slotkin and political advisor Corey Lewandowski following requests for review of their statements and actions.
What happened
- The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was asked to investigate Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) by Mike Davis, founder of the Article III Project, following her remarks about pursuing individuals connected to the Trump administration and discouraging young professionals from joining it.
- Davis submitted a letter to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon requesting a review.
- President Donald Trump stated he wants his staff to be honest and that dishonesty constitutes ‘stealing from me as president.’
- Corey Lewandowski is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, leading to a referral to the Justice Department.
- Adam Trigg, Lewandowski’s attorney, stated that Lewandowski denies any wrongdoing.
- Lewandowski, a longtime Trump ally, served as Trump’s first campaign manager in 2016 and has remained a senior advisor during subsequent campaigns.
- Concerns regarding Lewandowski’s conduct arose after a Wall Street Journal report about allegations of corruption and personal financial gain.
Original reporting
- Washington Examiner: DOJ asked to investigate Elissa Slotkin over Trump administration staff remarks
2026-10-22T00:06:00+00:00 - Fox News: DOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski
2026-10-22T23:03:37+00:00