Trump Reportedly ‘Isolated’ And Relying More On Cable News And ‘Gut Instincts’
- 6 years ago
President Trump is reportedly increasingly “isolated” in the White House and turning to cable news and his “gut instincts."
President Trump is reportedly increasingly "isolated" in the White House and turning to cable news and his "gut instincts." Robert Costa, a reporter for the Washington Post, said during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe,' "The way it's described to me by a lot of Trump sources is that the president is isolated. That he has these aides and advisers he counts on. But he's really watching television and relying on his own gut instincts." "That's caused some alarm inside the president's circle as he becomes more besieged by political and legal problems," Costa further remarked. "That he relies more on the fiery types around him and his own gut instincts rather than bringing in established Republicans." Costa also noted that a particular challenge has been finding lawyers willing to work in the White House, as, due to the problems Trump faces, "if you decide to join the West Wing as a lawyer, you may need a lawyer." His remarks came a day after Trump announced via Twitter, "White House Counsel Don McGahn will be leaving his position in the fall, shortly after the confirmation (hopefully) of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. I have worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!" The following day, he again took to Twitter, challenging reports that his daughter and son-in-law had been instrumental in McGahn's departure. "Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner had NOTHING to do with the so called 'pushing out' of Don McGahn," Trump wrote. "The Fake News Media has it, purposely,so wrong! They love to portray chaos in the White House when they know that chaos doesn't exist-just a 'smooth running machine' with changing parts!"
President Trump is reportedly increasingly "isolated" in the White House and turning to cable news and his "gut instincts." Robert Costa, a reporter for the Washington Post, said during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe,' "The way it's described to me by a lot of Trump sources is that the president is isolated. That he has these aides and advisers he counts on. But he's really watching television and relying on his own gut instincts." "That's caused some alarm inside the president's circle as he becomes more besieged by political and legal problems," Costa further remarked. "That he relies more on the fiery types around him and his own gut instincts rather than bringing in established Republicans." Costa also noted that a particular challenge has been finding lawyers willing to work in the White House, as, due to the problems Trump faces, "if you decide to join the West Wing as a lawyer, you may need a lawyer." His remarks came a day after Trump announced via Twitter, "White House Counsel Don McGahn will be leaving his position in the fall, shortly after the confirmation (hopefully) of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. I have worked with Don for a long time and truly appreciate his service!" The following day, he again took to Twitter, challenging reports that his daughter and son-in-law had been instrumental in McGahn's departure. "Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner had NOTHING to do with the so called 'pushing out' of Don McGahn," Trump wrote. "The Fake News Media has it, purposely,so wrong! They love to portray chaos in the White House when they know that chaos doesn't exist-just a 'smooth running machine' with changing parts!"