'Anyone checking on Lewandowski?' Paul Manafort reportedly promoted to Trump campaign chair and chief strategist

Sarah D. | 2:47 PM on May 19, 2016

This is what @CLewandowski_ gets for thwarting an assassination attempt by Michelle Fields on his boss. https://t.co/1ou8p7ro9c

— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 19, 2016

Uh-oh …

Paul Manafort has been named Campaign Chairman and Chief Strategist for the Donald Trump campaign, spokesperson Hope Hicks tells CNN.

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 19, 2016

But … where does that leave Corey Lewandowski?

What does that mean, is Corey out, were one of those Corey's job title, ???? Please Explain.

— Sonja (@sonjafry) May 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/Aaron_RS/status/733363557417410561

According to Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks, Corey still has a very important role to play:

With Trump now the likely presumptive nominee for the GOP, Manafort’s new role is a natural growth of the campaign as they begin to build a team ready for the general election, according to the sources. The role is an obvious promotion for Manafort, but sources stressed it should not be seen as a demotion for campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.

Campaign spokesperson Hope Hicks confirmed the move, adding that Lewandowski will, “continue overseeing day to day operations and will work with Manafort on political strategy and communications, among other things, through the general election.”