5 Things to Know About Corey Lewandowski, the Secret Mastermind Behind ICE's Abuse
Published: Jan 27, 2026
Who is Corey Lewandowski, the mastermind behind the DHS? If you don’t, here are 5 things to know.
Within the month of January 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has killed two American citizens. These tragedies, on top of reports that ICE and Border Patrol officers have committed serious abuses of force over the last few months, has led many Americans to seriously question DHS’s leadership.
You already know some of the main players at DHS right now. And if don’t, here’s what you should know about presidential advisor Stephen Miller, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
But do you know about who one administration official told Axios is the “brains” of DHS – Corey Lewandowski? If you don’t, here are 5 things to know.
1)He’s cheating the system as a government employee.
Lewandowski is a “special government employee” much like Elon Musk was. But rather than serve the legally required 130 days and leave, Lewandowski is claiming he is not working on days he really is. Even the White House was skeptical!
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https://www.commoncause.org/articles/5-things-to-know-about-corey-lewandowski-the-secret-mastermind-behind-ices-abuse/