Trump adds five new campaign advisers as he attempts to find attack lines against Harris
GuardianAug 15
US Election: Trump Shakes Up Campaign Team
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Above: Former Pres. Donald Trump has brought Corey Lewandowski back to his campaign. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
Former Pres. Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign Thursday announced it hired Corey Lewandowski, Taylor Budowich, Alex Pfeiffer, Alex Bruesewitz, and Tim Murtaugh.
Lewandowski ran Trump's 2016 campaign and Murtaugh served as the Republican nominee's communications director in 2020, while Pfeiffer, Bruesewitz, and Budowich have all worked at the pro-Trump Super PAC MAGA Inc.
The Spin
Republican narrative
With the media refusing to hold Harris's socialist ideas and hollow policy agenda to account, Trump's campaign is bringing in savvy veterans with track records of defeating America's left-wing elite. With Trump once again up against the establishment machine, the GOP is wise to seek the support of those who know how to win.
Democratic narrative
This desperate decision to bring Lewandowski and other Trump lackeys back into the fold is a testament to Harris's continued momentum and the GOP's stuttering campaign. Hiring Lewandowski shows Trump remains set on ignoring internal advice to focus on policy and instead will double down on vulgar attacks against the Democratic ticket.
