JUST IN: Trump Brings Back Longtime Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski

Corey Lewandowski, who has served as an informal adviser to former President Donald Trump during his initial campaign, is set to join the senior leadership team of Trump’s current campaign, according to a source familiar with the development who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Politico. Lewandowski will be part of a group of former Trump aides taking on similar advisory roles.

As Trump aims to strengthen his position in the presidential race, his campaign is expanding 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.

Cleveland, Ohio, USA, July 18, 2016

“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.

Cleveland, Ohio, USA, July 18, 2016
Corey Lewandowski Donald Trump’s former campaign manager at the Republican National Nominating Convention

Before his involvement with Trump, Lewandowski garnered experience working on multiple political campaigns, engaging with the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, and working as a lobbyist. Lewandowski attempted to run for office twice, both in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, but was unsuccessful. In September 2021, reports emerged alleging that Lewandowski had made inappropriate advances toward the wife of a significant Trump donor. Following these reports, a spokesperson for Trump announced that Lewandowski would no longer be affiliated with Trump World.

With less than 100 days remaining until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are set to embark on a campaign tour across key battleground states next week. Following her rise to the forefront of the Democratic ticket last month, Harris is rapidly gaining ground on former President Trump in the polls.

In light of Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance, concerns mounted that Democrats could face a significant defeat, leading to Harris’ installation as the nominee. Trump is set to hold a press conference this Thursday in New Jersey following a similar event he conducted at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida just a week ago.

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