Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski: The Rumors That Just Won't Quit

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News (2 / 1) 17.03.2026 08:45 / Silia

Denials and onlookers' claims

Noem and Lewandowski have publicly denied the claims. Still, multiple insiders and onlookers have described moments they called "inappropriate," including an alleged Mar-a-Lago lap-sitting in December 2020 and affectionate behavior at GOP events through 2021.

Workplace impact and security concerns

The Wall Street Journal reported that Lewandowski was blocked from a formal chief of staff role amid the rumors but later served as a special government employee. Sources linked the situation to personnel changes, complaints about micromanaging, and even national security worries, with a former federal prosecutor warning the reports could create leverage risks. White House spokespeople have pushed back, calling such reports false.