In discussions with representatives from at least two different potential clients — Facebook and financial company Blackstone Group — Lewandowski mentioned having access to Trump’s Twitter account as a selling point, according to different sources who were briefed on each meeting by participants. Sources also said Lewandowski brought up the same thing in additional meetings as well, but it’s unclear which other companies he was courting when he made the same claim.
In emails, Lewandowski repeatedly denied he mentioned access to Trump’s Twitter account or that he met with anyone at either of those companies. “I know facts don’t matter to buzz feed but it’s not true,” he wrote. On questions about his meeting with Facebook, he simply said: “Never.” And regarding any talks with Blackstone, he said: “I never met Blackstone. Please make sure you accurately report that! I doubt you will.”
It was unclear to one of the sources briefed by the meeting participants whether Lewandowski was saying he actually has access to the account, or just that he has the ear of Trump and his digital staff.
A White House official told BuzzFeed News that Lewandowski “does not have access” to Trump’s Twitter account.
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