Ladies and gentlemen, it is with a heavy heart that we bring you some terrible news: Michael Avenatti will not be running for president.
The same man who represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against President Trump posted on Twitter, “After consultation with my family and at their request, I have decided not to seek the presidency of the united states in 2020.”
You’re telling me that the same guy who shrugged off his legal problems by telling this publication “F–k the haters!” isn’t cut out for the 2020 Democratic nomination? Color me shocked.
Surely everybody saw from the beginning that Avenatti was no hero, right? Not exactly.
In April, Avenatti was asked by Bill Maher of HBO’s “Real Time” how he could make every liberal’s dream come true by taking down Trump. Meanwhile, programs like “The View” and “The Rachel Maddow Show” have openly opined how transformative Avenatti has been on the national political landscape, continuously having him on as a guest to talk about issues unrelated to his client’s case.
Well, it all came crashing down after his November domestic violence arrest. While Avenatti denies he was ever physically abusive to any of his romantic partners, in the #MeToo era, an accusation is damaging enough, especially to a public figure as prominent as Avenatti.
But what might have been most damaging to Avenatti’s credibility, particularly in Democratic circles, was representing Julie Swetnick, who accused Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. The allegations were not corroborated and ended up helping Kavanaugh by confirming suspicions the nominee was the victim of a tireless witch hunt.
Don’t take this as a sign that Avenatti is going away. He will certainly find a new way to remain in the spotlight.
