Clinton’s intern now model
Monica Lewinsky is campaigning for Biden
February 27, 2024, 9:55 p.m
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Over 25 years ago, Monica Lewinsky caused a major national crisis through her affair with Bill Clinton. Now she is returning to the public as a model with a political message. She calls on US citizens to go to the polls to prevent Trump from getting a second term.
A few months before the US presidential election in November 2024, Bill Clinton’s famous former intern Monica Lewinsky is making headlines again. As has now been announced, the 50-year-old is the face of the current campaign for the American fashion label “Reformation”. In the campaign entitled “You’ve got the Power”, Lewinsky not only presents the new workwear collection, but also combines her new model existence with a political message. In a statement The label’s website says: “Together with Monica Lewinsky and Vote.org, we remind you that you have the power. And that you must vote this year.”
In a press release announcing the campaign, the newly minted model explains her commitment with the following words: “Voting is always important, but this year the stakes are particularly high as voter frustration and apathy threaten to significantly impact turnout.” She does not hide the fact that with her new job she is committed to the Democratic Party, as in previous times, and wants to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president again. Your former boss should note this with satisfaction.
Consequences of the affair to this day
In 1998, Lewinsky unintentionally found himself in the headlines. During Bill Clinton’s first term as President of the United States, she completed an internship at the White House between 1995 and 1997, which was not limited to the usual office work. After completing this internship, it came to light that the young woman had been having an extramarital affair with the head of state. During the legal process of the sexual liaison, Clinton narrowly avoided being impeached.
Things didn’t turn out so well for Monica Lewinsky. The now 50-year-old is still struggling with the consequences of the sensational reporting and the resulting bullying. For years, Lewinsky has been an anti-bullying activist for people with similarly bad experiences. In 2019, she critically examined the affair with the president in a true crime series for the US cable channel FX.