Jared Kushner’s private and sometimes secret meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman have reportedly “unsettled” intelligence and national security officials who worry that Kushner has been “freelancing” U.S. foreign policy without even having a permanent security clearance.
Trump told Kelly that his job was “100 percent safe,” despite reporting from CBS and Fox News that he could be fired at the end of the week.
National Security Advisor Gen. H.R. McMaster will depart the White House, following months of indications that President Donald Trump was seeking to replace him.
Rex Tillerson did not learn of his ouster until President Donald Trump tweeted about his replacement by Mike Pompeo Tuesday, according to a report in the New York Times.
“The new Fake News narrative is that there is CHAOS in the White House. Wrong!” President Trump wrote. “People will always come & go, and I want strong dialogue before making a final decision. I still have some people that I want to change (always seeking perfection).”
Washington is buzzing over President Donald Trump’s inner circle, with several reports sparking rumors of departures, dissatisfaction, frustration, and failure in the West Wing.
White House Chief of Staff General John Kelly said he would not resign his position in the White House, clarifying the timeline of former Staff Secretary Rob Porter’s departure from the administration.
Friday on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” ”Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace compared the Trump administration to HBO’s drama about dueling kingdoms, “Game of Thrones.” Wallace said, “It doesn’t just happen that he is a demoted because of his
Privately, some aides have expressed frustration that Mr. Kushner and his wife, the president’s daughter Ivanka Trump, have remained at the White House, despite Mr. Trump at times saying they never should have come to the White House and should leave. Yet aides also noted that Mr. Trump has told the couple that they should keep serving in their roles, even as he has privately asked Mr. Kelly for his help in moving them out.
Anthony Scaramucci, the former Goldman Sachs executive fired from his post as White House communications director after ten days, unloaded on White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Thursday, accusing Kelly of blocking his access to President Donald Trump.
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Secretary of Defense James Mattis are working to push National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster out, perhaps as early as next month, according to a Thursday report from NBC News.
Thursday at an event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly joked that his position in the White House was a punishment from God. Kelly said, “The last thing I wanted
President Trump’s Chief of Staff, Gen. John Kelly, is becoming “increasingly frustrated” with first daughter Ivanka Trump and believes she is “playing government,” according to a source who spoke anonymously with CNN.
Trump could order security clearance for Kushner, but said he would leave the decision to Kelly.
“I will let General Kelly make that decision and he’s going to do what’s right for the country,” Trump said. “And I have no doubt he will make the right decision.”
The White House said Jared Kushner will not be affected by any policy changes made regarding security clearances, even though he still has an interim security clearance 13 months into the job.
White House chief of staff John Kelly challenged Chinese security officials during President Donald Trump’s visit to China in November.
Vice President Mike Pence conceded in a Wednesday interview that the White House could have handled the situation with White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter and allegations of domestic abuse against him “better.” The Vice President stated that the Trump
Rep. Trey Gowdy announced on Wednesday that the House Oversight Committee will investigate former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter.
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) announced the Oversight Committee has started an investigation into the handling of former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. He also stated he is “troubled by
Wednesday at an event hosted by Axios, when asked about the controversy over former staff secretary Rob Porter’s resignation amid domestic abuse allegations, Vice President Pence expressed his confidence in White House chief of staff John Kelly. Pence said, “This administration has no tolerance for
“What I can tell you is that the FBI submitted a partial report on the investigation in question in March and then a completed background investigation in late July,” Wray said in a Senate hearing.
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) stated that by lying, White House of Chief of Staff John Kelly has lost each of the four stars he earned as a general and that the White House
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) argued President Trump “has more sympathy for domestic abusers than the victims of domestic abuse” and called for Chief of Staff John Kelly and White House Counsel
Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” when asked about reports President Donald Trump was unhappy with White House chief of staff John Kelly’s handling of the Rob Porter scandal, White House spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway said Trump had “full faith” in Kelly. Conway
Saturday, Fox News Channel “Justice” host Jeanine Pirro reacted to the calls for White House chief of staff John Kelly over his handling of former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter amid domestic abuse accusations. Pirro said anyone trying to blame
A group of Democrat senators have written a letter probing the resignation of White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter amid allegations of domestic abuse.
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that President Trump’s and Chief of Staff John Kelly’s responses to former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter smell of “an archaic 1940s, 1950s idea that we have the world of
Citing anonymous sources, several media outlets are reporting that White House chief of staff John Kelly’s seven month tenure may be in jeopardy due to his handling of the security clearance of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter.
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” former Clinton Chief of Staff and former Clinton Campaign Chairman John Podesta called for White House Counsel Don McGahn to resign and said there is “a course of conduct” in the White House
It remains unclear whether Kelly will offer his resignation or whether the president is ready to accept his resignation.
During an event at the White House, President Trump told reporters he was “very sad” by the news and reminded reporters that Porter claimed innocence.
Friday on ABC’s “The View,” while discussing former White House aide Rob Porter abuse allegations, conservative Meghan McCain debated co-host Joy Behar over a declaration that she was “offended” by all Republicans. Behar said, “Kelly says he was shocked — shocked
Friday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” while discussing White House chief of staff John Kelly knowing about allegations that former White House staff secretary Rob Porter abused his two ex-wives, Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus said Kelly’s “absolute failure” to take
President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Gen. John Kelly, has offered all White House staffers counseling services following the resignation of Staff Secretary Rob Porter amid domestic abuse allegations.
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) stated that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly should “Absolutely not” keep his job over his handling of former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. Speier said she believes the
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah fielded a host of questions during Thursday’s press briefing regarding the departure of White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, including allegations of domestic abuse against him and the status of the investigation for his security clearance.
Wednesday on CNN’s “New Day,” when asked about White House chief of staff John Kelly saying some DREAMers were “lazy,” Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) said Kelly had a “lack of Love” and a “lack of empathy.” Gutiérrez said, “He’s really demonstrated a lack of
Democrats will only negotiate about immigration if they face continued pressure, White House chief of staff John Kelly admitted Tuesday.
In audio aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” White House chief of staff John Kelly told reporters on Capitol Hill that some DREAMers were “too lazy to get off their asses” and register for the Deferred Action for Childhood
