Monica Lewinsky reveals what fueled her ‘bad decisions’ in DC More than 25 years after the scandal involving then-President Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky has admitted that her desire to feel “special” contributed to her making “bad decisions” in her early 20s. These choices, stemming from seeking validation, led her down a path that resulted in significant trouble, not just in Washington D.C. but in various aspects of her life. Lewinsky described the subsequent frenzy as a “public burning” that reduced her identity to a punchline, despite which she chose not to distance herself from the stigma.

• Monica Lewinsky believes her desire to feel “special” led her to make “bad decisions” in her early 20s.
• These decisions contributed to the scandal involving then-President Bill Clinton.
• Lewinsky discussed this on her podcast “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky.”
• She described the resulting public frenzy as a “public burning.”
• Despite the stigma, Lewinsky has become an anti-bullying advocate and public speaker.