Questions surrounding Kristi Noem’s former adviser and alleged lover, Corey Lewandowski, are once again making headlines. Multiple sources claim that Lewandowski made bold remarks suggesting he could operate without fear of consequences while working within the government.
Those comments, according to the sources, were tied to his belief that President Donald Trump would pardon him if necessary. While the claims remain unproven, they have fueled further debate about Lewandowski’s influence inside the Department of Homeland Security.
Kristi Noem’s alleged lover thought Donald Trump would ‘pardon’ him, says source
A source told the New York Post that Corey Lewandowski allegedly claimed he could act without concern while serving as a federal official because he believed Donald Trump would pardon him if necessary.
One insider alleged that Lewandowski made the remark during a conversation about his government work last year. “I’m not worried. I do whatever the f**k I want. DJT will pardon me,” he allegedly said, according to the account shared with the outlet. Another source claimed Lewandowski told people he expected to receive a pardon if any issues ever arose from his actions.
Those claims have not been proven, and Lewandowski has strongly denied making such statements. When asked about the allegation, he reportedly told the outlet, “Never said that. Never asked for a pardon and have no reason to receive one.”
Several individuals who previously worked with Lewandowski told the outlet they did not personally hear the remark. However, some suggested the tone of the alleged comment sounded consistent with how he sometimes spoke, based on their past experiences working with him.
The claims have surfaced during a broader examination of how the Department of Homeland Security was run under Noem’s leadership. Lewandowski, who served as an unpaid special government employee, reportedly played a significant role in operations. Sources told the publication he was heavily involved in approving contracts and personnel decisions, including firing staff.
Political observers remain divided over the speculation about the pardon itself. One former Trump campaign adviser reportedly told the outlet that Lewandowski had long “behaved like the rules don’t apply to him.” Still, the adviser added he doubted Trump would grant clemency unless Lewandowski were targeted by what supporters often describe as a “witch hunt.”
