Kellyanne Conway swiped back at "Morning Joe" hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski after the pair accused her of only working for President Trump for the money. In a statement released on Twitter, Conway defended herself and called the allegations "absurd."
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— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) May 16, 2017
The hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe have become virulent critics of the President and those close to him. Ignoring insults and insinuations is a valuable skill. But when sentiments are attributed to me that are not true, it is necessary to respond.
My beliefs, commitments and loyalties are plain to see.
The notion that I am serving for "the money" or a "paycheck" is absurd. As campaign manager, I made a fraction of what other consultants have made on unsuccessful presidential campaigns. Then I walked away from dozens of opportunities for millions of dollars, and instead walked into the White House. I would do it again.
It is a privilege to assist President Trump in the White House, just as it was during the campaign. I know him, I respect him, I believe in him, and I am confident in his capacity to be a transformative and successful President.
The Morning Joe hosts allege that Conway had said that she needed to "take a shower" after defending Trump during the campaign. Conway denies this.