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Democratic Senator Seeks to Launch Investigation Against Kristi Noem for Perjury
Sen. Blumenthal urges investigation into Noem for allegedly lying about Lewandowski's contract approvals, citing department records and witness testimony suggesting corruption.
- On Thursday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he would press for a perjury probe after President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem, citing Democrats' evidence linking Corey Lewandowski to DHS contract approvals.
- During the Tuesday hearing Noem said Trump knew of and approved the $220 million DHS ad campaign while giving evasive answers when pressed, contradicting Trump's denial.
- Department of Homeland Security records show Corey Lewandowski, formally a special government employee and Noem's senior adviser, personally approved contracts and agency employees saw his signature as a green light.
- Republican Senate control means Democrats cannot open a full probe without GOP buy‑in, and subpoenas require Sen. Ron Johnson, R‑Wis., subcommittee chair's agreement; Sen. Richard Blumenthal can still send letters, hold public forums and solicit whistleblowers.
- Prosecutions for false statements to Congress are rare, but Kristi Noem will continue as special envoy amid credibility questions and midterm election pressures on the GOP.
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Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal announced Thursday that he will press for a perjury investigation against Kristi Noem, secretary of national security fired by President Trump. Blumenthal indicated to local media that he is looking for the Senate's Permanent Research Subcommittee to determine whether Noem lied under oath by ensuring that Corey Lewandowski, chief adviser to his department, did not approve contracts. The senator stated that t…
“Her dismissal does not absolve her or release her from possible liability for perjury, and we’re going to start an investigation,” Senator Blumenthal said.
Dems kick Kristi Noem while she's down with new investigation
The New York Times reports the hits on former Homeland Security head Kristi Noem just keep coming.“Her firing doesn’t absolve her or relieve her of potential liability for perjury, and we are going to pursue an investigation of the evidence that she lied, because it relates to corruption in the administration,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.).Blumenthal told the Times that Democrats have evidence to suggest that Noem’s advisor Corey Lewan…
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