CNN Money reports:
Corey Lewandowski, the controversial Donald Trump campaign manager turned CNN commentator, resigned from CNN on Friday afternoon. The resignation is effective immediately. A CNN spokeswoman confirmed that Lewandowski is no longer serving as a contributor to the network.
Lewandowski has stayed in close touch with Trump and some top Trump aides since being fired from the campaign in June. This week there has been media discussion about Lewandowski possibly taking a role in the Trump administration.
Lewandowski was one of the most controversial additions to CNN in many years. He was hired just three days after being ousted from the campaign. He became a familiar face during CNN’s election coverage, frequently sparring with liberal commentators like Van Jones and Christine Quinn.
Lewandowski brought unique first-hand experience running a historic presidential campaign. But some viewers — and even some CNN staffers — felt Lewandowski never should have been hired at all.
Corey Lewandowski resigns from CNN, heads to Trump Tower to help Drain the Swamp. pic.twitter.com/D41x1pcwZl
— Peter Dykstra (@pdykstra) November 11, 2016
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski just arrived at the Trump Tower, didn’t say anything as he waited for the elevator.— President Trump (@ImWithTrump) November 11, 2016