Former White House employee, Omarosa Manigault Newman, questions the political viability of ex-President Donald Trump in light of his ongoing fraud trial. According to Omarosa, Trump’s current legal challenges, including a $250 million civil fraud case in New York, could hinder his chances of running for the presidency again.
What Happened: In a recent discussion with Page Six, Omarosa stated, "I think it would be very hard for Donald Trump to run for president from jail,". She also added, "It'll be very hard for [Trump to run for president again]," reinforcing her belief that Trump may be imprisoned before he gets a chance to attempt a presidential comeback.
Omarosa, who first met Trump as a contestant on "The Apprentice" and later became part of his 2016 presidential campaign, now regrets her previous support for his administration. Her comments surface amidst rumors that Trump and his legal team are attempting to postpone a May 2024 trial related to his management of sensitive government documents.
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Why It Matters: Omarosa’s relationship with Trump has been tumultuous. In 2017, she briefly served as a White House advisor, but her tenure was cut short due to undisclosed reasons. Reports from 2017 indicate that Trump’s presidency saw a significant number of White House officials either resigning or being fired.
This month, Omarosa accused Trump of reserving his harshest insults for women of color, as reported by Benzinga. She believes Trump’s current legal predicaments reflect his pattern of intimidation and disrespect.
While her latest venture, “House of Villains,” is set to premiere on E! this Thursday, Omarosa’s political past continues to intrigue her co-stars and the public alike, shedding light on her perspective of the Trump administration’s inner workings.
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