Corey Lewandowski Mocks Story of 10-Year-Old with Down Syndrome
Former Trump Campaign Manager Faces Backlash
Lewandowski's Comments Spark Outrage
On Tuesday, Corey Lewandowski, former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, mocked a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome during a televised interview.
Lewandowski was attempting to dismiss criticism of the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant families at the border when he made the insensitive remark.
During his comments, Lewandowski was interrupted by fellow guest Corey Lewandowski, who was raised in Massachusetts and has a sister with Down syndrome.
Lewandowski's Mocking Comments
- Lewandowski claimed that the girl with Down syndrome was not capable of understanding the situation with the migrant children.
- He also said that she would not be able to understand the complexities of the immigration debate.
- Lewandowski's comments were met with immediate backlash on social media and from disability rights advocates.
The Response to Lewandowski's Comments
- Many people expressed outrage over Lewandowski's remarks, calling them insensitive and cruel.
- Disability rights advocates condemned Lewandowski's comments, saying they were dehumanizing and demeaning.
- The National Down Syndrome Society issued a statement calling on Lewandowski to apologize for his comments.
Lewandowski's Apology
After facing widespread criticism, Lewandowski issued an apology for his comments.
In a statement, Lewandowski said that he "regretted" his words and that he "did not mean to offend anyone."
However, many people felt that Lewandowski's apology was insincere and did not adequately address the harm caused by his comments.
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