“The boss has taken a lot of heat from the fake news media regarding their absurd conspiracy about collusion with Russia, which we can both tell you firsthand is ridiculous.” — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share Image
“The problem was twofold: One, finding someone who believed that Donald Trump would run for president. It was a significant risk, and the people… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share Image
“Mr. Trump ordered his advance team to book only hotels that were less than six months old. He didn’t care if it was a Motel 6 or a Four Seasons, just as long as it was brand-new. He didn’t like the dust. And if you sneezed around him, he would make you go to the back of the plane. So… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“The reason for the displeasure at Corey’s position as an on-air political commentator was partly because he was being paid simultaneously by CNN and the Trump campaign. Nearly two years earlier, when Corey had taken the job as Mr. Trump’s campaign manager, he had asked for and was given a three-month severance package in his contract. When Don Jr. fired… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“The boss has taken a lot of heat from the fake news media regarding their absurd conspiracy about collusion with Russia, which we can… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share Image
“Soon after the campaign hired Manafort, his budget quickly cut successive checks totaling over $700,000 to a newly formed Delaware company that was supposed to provide direct mail to Nebraska and Indiana. Whether or not the mailing found its way to those states, or to any other location, is still up for debate. What is known is that Left Hand… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“The first big lesson that Corey learned about his new boss was that Donald Trump practically lived on his phone, a big black landline at the left-hand corner of his desk. In the early days, every time Corey walked into Trump’s office, he seemed to be on the phone with some titan of industry or celebrity. One day early on… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“After several rounds of burgers, the “debate prep” portion of the program finally started and consisted almost entirely of Roger Ailes telling war stories of prepping Ronald Reagan and George H. W. for debates. He said nothing of any substance that might help Trump in September against Hillary. Bannon was beside himself. He’d come all the way out to God-knew-where… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“Corey once figured out that during his time as campaign manager, he sat next to Donald Trump on the 757 for a total of 1,000 hours. That’s over forty-six days spent in an airplane. Sitting next to your boss. And in that period you get to know someone. It was during that time that Corey saw the side of Mr.… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“one. He stored the information about Trump and a month or so later called Wynn back. “You think you could introduce me to Donald Trump?” he asked. Although he didn’t know exactly what Trump would do for him, he figured getting to know the owner of the course where he held the tournament could only have an upside. On this… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“Around this time, Dave commissioned a poll by Kellyanne Conway testing Mr. Trump in an election for the governor of New York against the incumbent, Andrew Cuomo. Dave, JT, and Jeff traveled to Trump Tower to review the first night’s results with Mr. Trump. Trump suggested that we add this question to the poll: “Would you rather see Donald J.… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share
“One of the things we haven’t mentioned about the boss so far in this book is his presence. Any time Donald Trump walks into… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share Image
“We tipped our hats to America’s Mayor. Never mind the stamina, it would take pure courage to run the Sunday-morning gauntlet. But the hero… — Corey R. Lewandowski Copy Share Image
