Just one day after being brought back to former President Donald Trump’s campaign team, Corey Lewandowski is already taking it to liberals. After journalist Tara Palmeri attempted to misquote Lewandowski in a post on X, he responded with a typical fervor.
Lewandowski, who had served as an informal adviser to former President Trump during his 2016 campaign, joined the senior leadership team of Trump’s current campaign on Thursday. A key figure in Trump’s circle and his new campaign efforts, Lewandowski took to X to correct the false reporting by Palmeri. Known for her inside scoops on political dynamics, the Puck News reporter tweeted about ongoing tensions within Trump’s camp at Bedminster. Her tweet suggested that Lewandowski was part of a chaotic restructuring aimed at sidelining other senior figures, such as campaign manager Chris LaCivita, by auditing campaign finances.
“Inside Bedminster, there’s a pervasive anxiety that Trump is trying to recreate the chaos from 2016. No one thinks Lewandowski and LaCivita can cohabitate for long, leading some people close to Trump to speculate that he’s trying to push LaCivita out,” Palmeri wrote.
“One obvious vulnerability facing LaCivita is his astronomical fee: his firm collects $50,000 each month from the RNC & Campaign, part of the nearly $1.7 million he’s invoiced the campaign since January, up from the $1.65 million he billed in 2023. Lewandowski told me: “I have never told anyone I will be conducting a forensic audit of the campaign, nor have I alluded to, or have any understanding of, how much money Chris LaCivita may or may not have billed this campaign.”
One obvious vulnerability facing LaCivita is his astronomical fee: his firm collects $50,000 each month from the RNC & Campaign, part of the nearly $1.7 million he’s invoiced the campaign since January, up from the $1.65 million he billed in 2023. Lewandowski told me: “I have…
— Tara Palmeri (@tarapalmeri) August 16, 2024
However, Lewandowski responded with a forceful denial, stating, “Tara – I have never told anyone I will be conducting a forensic audit of the campaign, nor have I alluded to, or have any understanding of, how much money Chris LaCivita consulting may or may not have billed this campaign.” He accused Palmeri of manufacturing stories, adding, “Please stop with the innuendo, the speculation, and the outright lies. This is why America doesn’t believe the news anymore because you’re just making things up.”
My full quote is here:
Tara – I have never told anyone I will be conducting a forensic audit of the campaign nor have I alluded to or have any understanding of how much money Chris LaCivita consulting may or may not have built this campaign. Please stop with the innuendo, the… https://t.co/rvjGekieN8
— Corey R. Lewandowski (@CLewandowski_) August 16, 2024
As Trump aims to strengthen his position in the presidential race, his campaign has expanded its team, enlisting several key allies, including Lewandowski, who previously managed Trump’s 2016 campaign. Sources associated with the campaign have emphasized that the recent additions to the leadership team are not indicative of a major overhaul, but rather an enhancement of the campaign’s management as it gears up for the critical final months before the election.
Among the new appointees is Tim Murtaugh, former communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign. Also joining the team are Alex Pfeiffer and Alex Bruesewitz, both of whom held significant roles in the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. super PAC, with Bruesewitz boasting a substantial social media following. Earlier this week, Politico reported that Taylor Budowich, formerly at the helm of MAGA Inc., has transitioned to a senior position within the Trump campaign.
“As we head into the home stretch of this election, we are continuing to add to our impressive campaign team,” Trump campaign senior aides said in a statement. “Corey Lewandowski, Taylor Budowich, Alex Pfeiffer, Alex Bruesewitz, and Tim Murtaugh are all veterans of prior Trump campaigns and their unmatched experience will help President Trump prosecute the case against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the most radical ticket in American history.”
Lewandowski has been known for his close ties to former President Trump. He was the inaugural campaign manager for Trump’s 2016 presidential run but was dismissed by Trump during the Republican primary season. Afterward, Lewandowski transitioned to a role as a political commentator with various networks, including One America News Network, Fox News, and CNN.
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