Monica Lewinsky joins Twitter and earns 8,000 followers in one day

Monica Lewinsky joined Twitter on October 20, quickly earning thousands of followers.

The 41-year-old former White House intern tweeted: “#HereWeGo.”

Monica Lewinsky’s Twitter profile brands her as a “social activist” and contributor to Vanity Fair magazine.

Her second tweet was: “excited (and nervous) to speak to #Under30Summit” – an event taking place in Philadelphia on October 20 and hosted by Forbes.

Monica Lewinsky joined Twitter on October 20, quickly earning thousands of followers (photo Twitter)

Malala Lewinsky’s account has been verified by the microblogging service. She quickly earned more than 8,000 followers.

Earlier this year, Monica Lewinsky broke her silence about her affair with President Bill Clinton, in a piece for Vanity Fair.

“It’s time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress,” Monica Lewinsky wrote.

“I am determined to have a different ending to my story. I’ve decided, finally, to stick my head above the parapet so that I can take back my narrative and give a purpose to my past.”

Monica Lewinsky says she now wants to help victims of cyber-bullying and harassment.

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