Mon Nov 25 14:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Clinton Admits He Never Directly Apologized to Lewinsky in New Memoir
**NEW YORK** – In his new memoir, *Citizen*, former President Bill Clinton reveals he has never directly apologized to Monica Lewinsky for their White House affair, a detail that surfaced during an uncomfortable 2018 interview. The admission comes despite Clinton’s previous public statements of remorse.
The book, a chronicle of Clinton’s post-presidency, details a tense exchange with NBC’s Craig Melvin on the *Today* show. While ostensibly promoting a co-authored novel, the conversation shifted to the #MeToo movement and Clinton’s impeachment. Melvin challenged Clinton on whether he had personally apologized to Lewinsky, a question that visibly frustrated the former president.
Clinton acknowledges in *Citizen* that he was unprepared for the directness of the questioning, stating that while he had offered public apologies, he had never directly addressed Lewinsky. He criticizes Melvin for lacking sufficient historical context, given the interviewer’s age at the time of the scandal.
Despite his frustration, Clinton reiterates his remorse, stating that he “felt terrible then” and maintains his public apologies, which included addressing Lewinsky, her family, and the American people. He also expresses his support for Lewinsky’s current work as an anti-bullying activist.
Lewinsky herself has stated that while she believes Clinton *should* apologize, she doesn’t personally need one. This recent revelation comes as Clinton continues to remain a prominent figure in Democratic politics, despite the lingering impact of the scandal. His memoir offers a personal reflection on the lasting consequences of the affair and his response to the #MeToo era.
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