President Donald Trump has questioned aides in recent days about whether longtime adviser Corey Lewandowski may have personally profited from a $220 million federal advertising campaign, according to sources familiar with the conversations.

The inquiries come amid scrutiny of Lewandowski's role at the Department of Homeland Security, where he served as a top aide to Secretary Kristi Noem before her recent dismissal from the position.

Sources told news outlets that Lewandowski made statements about his authority within the department, though the specific nature and context of these remarks remain unclear. The advertising campaign in question involved DHS operations during Noem's tenure as secretary.

Three people familiar with Trump's conversations confirmed the president has been seeking information about potential financial benefits Lewandowski may have received in connection with the federal advertising initiative. The timing of these inquiries follows Noem's departure from her cabinet position last week.

The White House has not responded to requests for comment regarding the president's questions about Lewandowski's involvement in the DHS campaign or any potential financial arrangements.