I tend to change the channel when former Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller appears on a CNN panel. This is not due to his opinions or dedication to an administration I abhor, but because it’s difficult to separate his on-air commentary from the knowledge of his affair with fellow Trump staffer AJ Delgado. His continued presence in the public eye is a pointed reminder that despite the adage “it takes two to tango” — in this case, it appears that only one participant is forced to suffer the professional consequences.

At this point, many lurid details of their relationship have become public knowledge. Delgado says that Miller claimed he was separated from his wife when they began their relationship. He has kept mostly quiet regarding the specific circumstances, though now-published text messages indicate ongoing involvement rather than a one-night stand (as initial rumors suggested). Whatever the circumstances may be, it resulted in the birth of a baby boy who did not ask to be the center of a public custody dispute with both parents demanding the other receive mental health screenings amid accusations of libel and abuse.

Despite both parties being highly visible and vocal supporters of the President during his 2016 campaign — as well as members of the transition team — neither one made it to the White House. Miller was the first pick to be Communications Director and declined the offer only two days later to “spend time with his family” after his infidelity became news. But Miller ended up doing just fine. He went on to join advisory firm Teneo Strategy, became a regular political contributor on CNN, and still visits the White House on occasion to offer his expertise.