As former President Donald Trump enters the final stretch of his campaign, tensions among his campaign leadership are escalating, particularly concerning controversial adviser Corey Lewandowski.
According to CBS News, sources indicate that Lewandowski has been put in a box and reassigned to focus on New Hampshire. Despite this shift, he continues to accompany Trump to key battleground states.
Trump reportedly emphasized to Lewandowski that his sole focus is to win New Hampshire, as the campaign attempts to unify efforts toward the upcoming election.
This change appears to stem from friction between Lewandowski and other campaign leaders, particularly co-chairs Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita. A source described Lewandowski as a smart political operative but disruptive, suggesting that his style has clashed with the more unified approach favored by the current campaign team.
Reports suggest that Lewandowski’s internal challenges included threats to take over the campaign and conduct audits of LaCivita’s management of funds, leading to a power struggle. While Lewandowski insists his role is intact, stating he is a volunteer focused on supporting Trump’s election, his controversial past continues to overshadow his involvement.
Lewandowski has faced multiple accusations of harassment, most notably from Trashelle Odom, who recently spoke publicly about her experiences with him.
Odom described feeling targeted by Lewandowski during a charity event, leading to police involvement and a misdemeanor battery charge against him.
Though the charges were ultimately dismissed following a plea agreement, Odom’s concerns have resurfaced amid Lewandowski’s renewed presence in Trump’s campaign.
As the Trump campaign seeks to attract female voters—an area where they currently trail against Democratic opponents—Lewandowski’s history poses a challenge, with recent polls indicating a 9-point advantage for Vice President Kamala Harris among likely women voters nationwide.