Monica Lewinsky reveals what fueled her ‘bad decisions’ in DC
Monica Lewinsky has reflected on the personal motivations behind her actions during the 1990s White House scandal with President Bill Clinton. She attributed her 'bad decisions' to a desire for validation and feeling 'special' during her early 20s. Her comments were made on her podcast, where she discussed trauma, growth, and reclaiming her narrative.
- ▪Monica Lewinsky was 22 years old and working as a White House intern when her affair with President Bill Clinton became public in the late 1990s.
- ▪Lewinsky stated that her need for validation and feeling 'special' contributed to the poor decisions she made during her time in Washington, D.C.
- ▪The affair led to President Clinton's impeachment proceedings in December 1998.
- ▪Lewinsky shared these reflections on her podcast 'Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky' during an episode focused on intuition and transforming trauma.
- ▪Fox News Digital reached out to Lewinsky for comment but did not receive a response.
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