‘Is That a Bad Look?’ Trump Pleads Ignorance When About Asked Kristi Noem’s ‘Personal’ Relationship With Corey Lewandowski

Donald Trump has commented on reports regarding Kristi Noem's rumored relationship with a top aide, stating he 'had not heard' about the alleged affair, which both Noem and Corey Lewandowski deny.

17 Feb, 00:42 — 17 Feb, 17:01

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a high-profile political figure, Kristi Noem, and her alleged personal relationship with an aide, Corey Lewandowski, drawing President Trump's attention. Such rumors can impact political careers and public perception, especially when a prominent national figure like Trump weighs in. The involvement of a Wall Street Journal expose suggests a broader media interest in the allegations.

Key entitiesDonald Trump Kristi L. Noem Corey Lewandowski Tricia McLaughlin Wall St Journal Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The Story

What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

President Donald Trump addressed rumors concerning Kristi Noem's relationship with Corey Lewandowski.
Trump claimed he was unaware of the rumored affair.

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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President Donald Trump broke his silence on reports about Kristi Noem’s relationship with a top aide.

agreed·The IndependentYahoo

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Trump stated he ‘had not heard’ about the rumored affair.

agreed·The IndependentYahoo

Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski have denied the rumored affair.

unverified·The Independent

Trump pledged he will ‘find out about’ the rumored affair.

unverified·The Independent

Trump was asked 'Is That a Bad Look?' when questioned about Noem’s relationship.

unverified·Yahoo

Where they diverge

The primary focus of the news coverage.

The IndependentYahoo

These outlets focus on President Trump's direct response to the rumors about Kristi Noem's personal relationship with Corey Lewandowski.

wapo

This outlet focuses on a DHS spokeswoman stepping down during Kristi Noem's tenure as Homeland Security Secretary, not mentioning the affair rumors or Trump's response.

Coverage gaps

The Wall Street Journal expose as the origin of the reports.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingYahoowapo

Trump's specific quote 'Is That a Bad Look?' in response to questions.

ReportedYahoo

MissingThe Independentwapo

Tricia McLaughlin stepping down from her role as DHS spokeswoman.

Reportedwapo

MissingThe IndependentYahoo

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Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Moderate (42/100)

3 sources25/33

Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

Far L2

Far Left (2)

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Left1

Left (1)

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Center

Right

Far R

Geographic diversity— 2 regions9/34

US2UK1

Sources

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wapoMostly Factual192d ago

DHS spokeswoman who became a face of Trump deportation campaign steps down

Tricia McLaughlin is leaving just over a year into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem’s tenure leading the agency.

By David Nakamura, Isaac Arnsdorf

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The IndependentMostly Factual192d ago

Trump breaks silence on reports about Kristi Noem’s relationship with top aide days after Wall St Journal expose

President Donald Trump says he ‘had not heard’ about the rumored affair, which both the secretary and her adviser Corey Lewandowski have denied, but pledges he will ‘find out about it’

By Joe Sommerlad

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YahooMostly Factual193d ago