Major Trump donor says top aide Corey Lewandowski made unwanted sexual advances on her at Vegas fundraiser
Corey Lewandowski, the top aide to twice-impeached President Trump during his one term in Office, has been accused by one of Trump's top female donors of making unwanted sexual advances on her while attending her charity fundraising event in Las Vegas this past weekend.
Trashelle Odom, the wife of Idaho construction executive John Odom, alleges that Lewandowski repeatedly touched her, including on her leg and buttocks, and spoke to her in sexually graphic terms. Odom said that Lewandowski “stalked” her throughout the evening.
Four people who were first-hand witnesses at the event that took place on September 26.
“On the evening of September 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, I attended a dinner to support a charity and spend time with wonderful friends,” Odom said in a statement to reporters. “He repeatedly touched me inappropriately, said vile and disgusting things to me, stalked me, and made me feel violated and fearful,” she said, referring to Lewandowski.
“I am coming forward because he needs to be held accountable,” Odom continued. “I am blessed to have a loving husband and family behind me. I want other women to know that you can be heard, too, and together we can stop terrible things like this from happening.”
Lewandowski, who has positioned himself as one of Trump’s closest and most loyal advisers — a role he has leveraged to gain access to top Republican donors and claim influence over the direction of the Republican Party - had 'no comment' despite multiple requests from reporters.
However, David Chesnoff, a Las Vegas attorney representing Lewandowski, responded: “Accusations and rumors appear to be morphing by the minute and we will not dignify them with a further response.”