Corey Lewandowski, an American political operative and commentator, was notably Donald Trump’s first campaign manager leading the President’s 2016 bid. Lewandowski, who was dismissed from the campaign, remained a loyal supporter of Trump and has often been seen as someone who capitalized on his close ties to the President.
In 2017, singer Joy Villa made allegations of sexual harassment against Lewandowski. According to Villa, during an event at the Trump International Hotel, Lewandowski smacked her on the buttocks twice. Lewandowski has denied the allegations.
Despite these accusations, Lewandowski managed to maintain considerable standing partly due to his loyalty to then-President Trump. Trump, in his style, has always publicly valued loyalty among his circle, something that could have played a role in Lewandowski’s surviving the scandal. The Trump circle has often underplayed or denied allegations of this nature, which has subsequently been the source of much public criticism and controversy.
While this could be a factor in Lewandowski’s career not being significantly impacted by the scandal, it’s also worth noting that the dynamics around these situations can be influenced by many other factors, including power structures, cultural issues and various personal and public nuances. It’s crucial to stress that this text does not seek to condone or make light of sexual harassment, but rather to provide some insight into why Lewandowski seems to have endured this incident without major professional consequences.
