A White House intern in 1995, Monica Lewinsky became a central figure during Clinton’s presidency because of their intimate relationship in office. Speculations and theories have surrounded the scandal for years, with the recent one claiming that Monica Lewinsky was forced to sleep inside a gimp box.
Recently, Monica Lewinsky shared a picture online declaring her vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the 2024 Presidential election. But, she received a series of hateful comments, given her history with members of the Democratic party.
One of the users responded to the picture and wrote, “Bill Clinton stuck cigars behind her back and made Monica Lewinsky sleep in a gimp box at the White House, and she’s like, “Yeah, I’ll keep voting for that team.”
However, the Twitter community notes took swift action against such claims. Still, the response surprised many as the note cited one of Pew Research Center’s documents on the Lewinsky-Clinton scandal and mentioned that Clinton inserted the cigar in the intern’s private parts.
Monica Lewinsky sends her regards with a big box of cigars
— It's 🇺🇸 Tiff 🇺🇸 (@TiffMoodNukes) October 11, 2024
Such a statement gained massive attention from users as they began looking for details about the scandal, which began in 1995 when Clinton was 49, whereas Lewinsky was in her early 20s.
According to official reports, Lewinsky moved to Washington, D.C., as a recent college graduate with an unpaid internship at the office through a family connection.
Soon, one thing led to another, and the intern had an 18-month-long affair with the then President while his wife, Hilary Clinton, was present in the office.
Initially, the intern denied claims of the affair as her incident came to light after an anonymous tip during the Paula Jones case. Investigators wanted Lewinsky to testify in court to prove Cliton’s inappropriate behavior.
A close acquaintance of Monica Lewinsky released 20 hours of phone conversation to prove her affair!
The case immediately received media attention, and Lewinsky’s friend Linda Tripp, who worked with her in the Pentagon’s public affair, spoke against the President’s actions.
Lewinsky often detailed Clinton’s actions with her friend, which became essential to the case.
Moreover, the news reported that Lewisky had saved a dress with Clinton’s DNA for legal purposes. The jury later used the dress to match Clinton’s blood sample, proving the depth of the case.
Initially, Clinton tried to save his political position and released a public statement alongside his wife. During his speech, he addressed Lewinsky and added, “I did not have any sensual relationship with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.“
Similarly, Hillary mentioned that Lewinsky worked with the opposition party and fabricated the stories to put their position in danger. Soon, the intern became the subject of jokes as the media dismissed her case while the investigations were underway.
However, Time Magazine released a special report on the case and supported Lewinsky through their work. The team wrote, “Maybe it takes a circle of complicit friends to help a grown man go on acting like a teenager.“
Later, retired Secret Service agent Lewis C. Fox revealed that he often spotted Clinton alone with Lewinsky during office hours. Finally, Lewinsky testified against the grand jury after a series of uncomfortable interviews.
On August 17, 1998, Clinton admitted on live TV that he had inappropriate intimate contact with his intern. The President stated, “It was a lapse of judgement and a personal failure.” The case led to his dismissal from the House in years to come, staining his career.
Additional Information
- After the scandal, Monica Lewinsky was involved in numerous ventures, including a handbag line, a dietician, and working as a television personality.
- She received her psychology degree from the London School of Economics and advocated against cyberbullying.
- Monica Lewinsky’s estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 million. Part of her wealth came from the 1998 case and her cooperation with Andrew Morton in writing the book Monica’s Story.
