DHS says Cory Lewandowski left department following Noem's ouster

Corey Lewandowski, a special government employee who served as a top adviser to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has departed from his post at the Department of Homeland Security, a spokesperson confirmed to NBC News following Noem's ouster from her position. The departure marks another significant personnel change at the agency during a period of leadership transition. Lewandowski, a prominent Republican political operative who has advised multiple presidential campaigns, had been serving in a temporary capacity while providing counsel to Secretary Noem. His exit comes as the department undergoes restructuring following the change in leadership, with multiple high-level positions experiencing turnover during this transition period. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet issued an official statement regarding the specific circumstances surrounding Lewandowski's departure or whether his exit was voluntary or related to policy differences within the agency.