Trump Removes Corey Lewandowski as Campaign Manager
- Lewandowski had been a controversial figure in campaign
- Campaign manager sparred with other officials, reporters
Donald Trump Ousts Lewandowski as Campaign Manager
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Donald Trump’s presidential campaign abruptly announced the departure of Corey Lewandowski as campaign manager — removing a controversial figure at a critical moment when Trump is trying to convince voters and donors he can recover from weeks of missteps and falling polls.
Lewandowski had been with Trump since the start of his campaign and has been an increasingly divisive figure on the campaign trail, sparring with reporters and fellow Trump operatives, including campaign strategist Paul Manafort. For months, Ivanka Trump and his other adult children expressed deep skepticism of Lewandowski’s managerial style.