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108 quotes from Corey Lewandowski
“He continuously reminds people.”
— Corey Lewandowski
March 1, 2016   •   Lewandowski describing Trump's campaign strategy toward political opponents.
Washington Post
“Donald Trump won't allow that.”
— Corey Lewandowski
October 3, 2026   •   Lewandowski arguing that Trump would disrupt Washington's established political system.
PBS FRONTLINE
“If Donald Trump wins, that's good for Corey Lewandowski and it's good for the country.”
— Corey Lewandowski
June 20, 2016   •   Lewandowski defending his continued support for Trump immediately after being fired.
CNN
“I answered their questions.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski describing his cooperation with Mueller's investigation.
House Judiciary Committee
“That's not what the American people voted for.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski arguing that voters did not want White House staff to moderate Trump's personality.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“Why would I want to do anything other than what's in the very best interest of him?”
— Corey Lewandowski
June 20, 2016   •   Lewandowski rejecting allegations that he encouraged Trump's more controversial impulses.
CNN
“Let Trump Be Trump was something I coined.”
— Corey Lewandowski
May 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski taking credit for the phrase that became his defining campaign philosophy.
CBS Boston
“I equate my time with him as a jockey on a famous racehorse.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski describing his relationship with Trump during the 2016 campaign.
CBN News
“I sat for hours with the special counsel.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski describing his interviews with Mueller's investigators.
House Judiciary Committee
“It was 100 percent, 99.9 percent Donald Trump and .1 percent everybody else.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski minimizing campaign staff's role in Trump's 2016 victory.
Breitbart News Daily
“These people are so invigorated.”
— Corey Lewandowski
January 21, 2016   •   Lewandowski discussing Trump's supporters before the Iowa caucuses.
CNN — The Lead
“He's helped us from the onset of having a better online presence.”
— Corey Lewandowski
June 20, 2016   •   Lewandowski crediting Jared Kushner with assisting Trump's digital campaign.
CNN
“He's the chief of staff.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski discussing John Kelly's role in the Trump White House.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“I'm sorry. Nobody in front of Congress has ever lied to the public before.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski sarcastically responding to reporters following his House Judiciary Committee testimony.
House Judiciary Committee / CNN
“It's really not that difficult to go and caucus.”
— Corey Lewandowski
January 21, 2016   •   Lewandowski encouraging Trump supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses.
CNN — The Lead
“Donald Trump was duly elected president of the United States.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski defending Trump's legitimacy during congressional testimony.
House Judiciary Committee
“Maybe it was the greatest thing that ever happened.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski reflecting on being fired by Trump in June 2016.
CBS News
“They were trying to protect their own livelihood.”
— Corey Lewandowski
October 3, 2026   •   Lewandowski alleging that Republican establishment opposition to Trump was motivated by professional and financial self-interest.
PBS FRONTLINE
“He's not the chief of the president.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski arguing that John Kelly should manage White House staff rather than attempt to manage Trump's personality.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“Immigration had to change.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski describing immigration as one of the issues central to Trump's 2016 campaign.
Breitbart News Daily