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Dick Durbin: “DHS records show Mr. Lewandowski personally approved a…”

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Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath

Published | Video Starts at 01:51

Secretary Noem also lied about the role of her de facto chief of staff, Corey Lewandowski. When asked directly whether Mr. Lewandowski has any role in. In approving DHS contracts, she denied it with an unequivocal no. DHS records show Mr. Lewandowski personally approved a multimillion dollar contract last year. and he routinely signs off on large awards before they reach the secretary's desk. Mr. Chairman, the secretary's testimony was not just evasive or troubling. She repeatedly made false statements under oath. (01:51–01:59)

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Asserts that Corey Lewandowski approved a multimillion-dollar DHS contract.

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