Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly told the Washington Examiner that the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump “pains him” and that during his final days on the job, he warned the president not to hire a “yes man” or “you will be impeached.”
Kelly said that while the process of finding his replacement was underway, he told the president, “Whatever you do, don’t hire a ‘yes man,’ someone who won’t tell you the truth — don’t do that,” Kelly warned. “Because if you do, I believe you will be impeached.
Kelly said that while the process of finding his replacement was underway, he told the president, “Whatever you do, don’t hire a ‘yes man,’ someone who won’t tell you the truth — don’t do that,” Kelly warned. “Because if you do, I believe you will be impeached.
- 10/26/2019
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
It didn’t take long for Kavanaugh apologists to put on their tin foil hats as part of their feverish effort to exonerate Trump’s latest Supreme Court nominee. On Thursday afternoon, the Washington Post published an opinion piece wondering if Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, is so “mixed up” that she confused the judge with someone who looked exactly like him. “As crazy as that sounds, it wouldn’t be unheard of,” columnist Kathleen Parker wrote of a possible mistaken identity. “And, given the high regard in which...
- 9/21/2018
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
In an interview with the Hill on Tuesday, President Trump reiterated his criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Attacks on Sessions have become Trump’s “Free Bird,” and on Tuesday he improvised the old standard, declaring, “I don’t have an Attorney General. It’s very sad.”
The president’s well-documented, frequently declared disappointment in Sessions dates back to the attorney general’s decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation more than a year and half ago. “I’m so sad over Jeff Sessions because he came to me.
The president’s well-documented, frequently declared disappointment in Sessions dates back to the attorney general’s decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation more than a year and half ago. “I’m so sad over Jeff Sessions because he came to me.
- 9/19/2018
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
Despite their opposing political viewpoints, Meghan McCain and Joy Behar are perfectly respectful of each other.
A source tells People that recent tabloid reports that The View co-hosts are feuding behind closed doors, are simply not true.
“Meghan and Joy fundamentally disagree on everything — on the show. But that’s what they are paid to do,” says the insider. “They have different politics and different views and their job is to argue about this stuff on air. But the idea that there’s fighting behind the scenes because of it is not true.”
“Two women can disagree and not be in a catfight,...
A source tells People that recent tabloid reports that The View co-hosts are feuding behind closed doors, are simply not true.
“Meghan and Joy fundamentally disagree on everything — on the show. But that’s what they are paid to do,” says the insider. “They have different politics and different views and their job is to argue about this stuff on air. But the idea that there’s fighting behind the scenes because of it is not true.”
“Two women can disagree and not be in a catfight,...
- 2/22/2018
- by Charlotte Triggs and Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Anthony Scaramucci thinks Trump's Chief of Staff John Kelly needs to leave The White House Stat if he lied to the Prez and the people about Rob Porter. We got The Mooch Sunday at Lax and he couldn't have been clearer ... if the Axios report is accurate -- that Kelly covered up domestic abuse allegations against key aide Porter -- then he should throw in the towel. Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation.
- 2/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kellyanne Conway insists President Trump was not attacking the #MeToo movement when he tweeted there has been a rush to judgment against some of the people accused of sexual misconduct. Conway says Trump's tweet had nothing to do with Rob Porter either ... the aide who resigned after his 2 ex-wives accused him of physical and emotional abuse. Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. Some are true and some are false. Some...
- 2/11/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jeanine Pirro found an unusual target for the White House scandal surrounding former Trump aide Rob Porter: President Barack Obama. The retired judge kicked off her Saturday show on Fox News by offering a detailed defense of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s handling of Porter, who was forced to resign after accusations of domestic abuse against both of his ex-wives. “So, for everyone who’s looking for someone to blame, chill out,” she said. “You want to stop a four-star general who is running the White House, who believes in chain of command, who makes a decision within 40 minutes, because...
- 2/11/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Political Twitter has a bone to pick with President Donald Trump over his tweet Saturday morning arguing that “lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation” of assault. “Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation,” his tweet said in defense of staff secretary Rob Porter, who left the White House amidst domestic abuse allegations from his two ex-wives. “Some are true and some are false. Some are old and some are new. There is no recovery for someone falsely accused – life and career are gone. Is there no such thing any longer as...
- 2/11/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
While much of the country remains angered and revolted by the photograph of a woman’s bruised face, President Donald Trump is worrying about black eyes on the reputations of men whose “lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation.” Trump didn’t name names, though two male White House staffers have resigned or been fired in as many days over allegations of beating their wives. White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter resigned Wednesday after allegations…...
- 2/10/2018
- Deadline TV
A White House speechwriter resigned on Friday amid domestic abuse allegations brought on by his ex-wife, which he denies.
David Sorensen, a speechwriter who worked under senior policy adviser Stephen Miller, departed his position after the White House learned of the allegations against him, Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said in a statement reported by the Associated Press, CNN, and The Washington Post.
His exit comes just days after White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter resigned after domestic abuse allegations surfaced from his two ex-wives.
Shah explained they learned about the allegations by Sorensen’s ex on Thursday. “We immediately confronted the staffer,...
David Sorensen, a speechwriter who worked under senior policy adviser Stephen Miller, departed his position after the White House learned of the allegations against him, Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said in a statement reported by the Associated Press, CNN, and The Washington Post.
His exit comes just days after White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter resigned after domestic abuse allegations surfaced from his two ex-wives.
Shah explained they learned about the allegations by Sorensen’s ex on Thursday. “We immediately confronted the staffer,...
- 2/10/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Donald Trump just went on the attack against the #MeToo movement, complaining mere allegations are ruining lives without due process. Trump just tweeted, "Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. Some are true and some are false. Some are old and some are new. There is no recovery for someone falsely accused - life and career are gone. Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process?" Rob Porter, who...
- 2/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Former Veep Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump over the fond farewell Potus gave to his ousted White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. Porter resigned Wednesday after domestic abuse allegations against him became public. Because the FBI had learned of the credible allegations made by his two ex-wives, Porter had been operating without top security clearance (though he had access to classified material since he joined the White House in January 2017). White House…...
- 2/9/2018
- Deadline TV
In the latest installment of there’s a tweet for everything, a 2012 musing from President Trump has begun to make the rounds online. After defending his former staff secretary Rob Porter — who resigned Wednesday amid accusations of domestic violence by two former wives — Twitter sleuths found an old tweet from Trump about Chris Brown and his former girlfriend, Rihanna. In 2009, a 19-year-old Brown pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on the pop star. “If @rihanna is dating @chrisbrown again then she has a death wish,” Trump wrote “A beater is always a beater–just watch!” If @rihanna is...
- 2/9/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
It wasn't exactly Elisabeth Hasselbeck vs. Rosie O'Donnell 2.0 on The View Friday, but it sure came close. During Hot Topics, Joy Behar brought up former White House aide Rob Porter, who resigned over allegations of spousal abuse. Criticizing chief of staff John Kelly, who allegedly knew about his past, she asked, "Why is Kelly so shocked—shocked, I tell you—all of a sudden?" Co-host Meghan McCain defended Rob's ex-wives, arguing, "We shouldn't make levy of this. We're talking the abuse of a woman. I mean—look at that photo! We should not be laughing." Visibly angry, Joy pointed her finger at Meghan and yelled, "We're talking about Kelly! We're talking about...
- 2/9/2018
- E! Online
Two days after top Trump aide Rob Porter resigned amid domestic abuse allegations from his two ex-wives, President Donald Trump is weighing in for the first time and showing support for his former staff secretary.
“We wish him well. He worked very hard,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, according to a pool report.
The president added that it is a “tough time” for Porter.
“As you probably know he says he is innocent,” Trump said, adding that Porter did “very well” in the White House.
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“We wish him well. He worked very hard,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, according to a pool report.
The president added that it is a “tough time” for Porter.
“As you probably know he says he is innocent,” Trump said, adding that Porter did “very well” in the White House.
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- 2/9/2018
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
President Donald Trump declined to condemn his former staff secretary Rob Porter after accusations of domestic violence from two of Porter’s ex-wives surfaced earlier this week. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump made no reference to the accusations and reminded the media that his former aide denied the charges. “He says he’s innocent and I think you have to remember that,” said Trump. “We absolutely wish him well. Did a very good job while he was at the White House.” Also Read: Rob Porter's Ex-Wife Says He Asked Her to 'Downplay' Domestic Abuse Accusations “We wish him well. He worked very hard. I...
- 2/9/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
President Trump‘s communications director Hope Hicks has now been romantically linked to not one but two ousted Trump aides who have been accused of violence against women.
The Daily Mail reported last week that Hicks, 29, has been dating former top aide Rob Porter, 40, who resigned on Wednesday amid allegations of abuse from his two ex-wives.
The newspaper published photos of Hicks and Porter recently enjoying dinner and drinks with Ivanka Trump and others at Rosa Mexicano in Washington, D.C., before appearing to return to Hicks’ apartment alone together.
The Daily Mail said Hicks and Porter did not sit...
The Daily Mail reported last week that Hicks, 29, has been dating former top aide Rob Porter, 40, who resigned on Wednesday amid allegations of abuse from his two ex-wives.
The newspaper published photos of Hicks and Porter recently enjoying dinner and drinks with Ivanka Trump and others at Rosa Mexicano in Washington, D.C., before appearing to return to Hicks’ apartment alone together.
The Daily Mail said Hicks and Porter did not sit...
- 2/9/2018
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Willoughby, the second ex-wife of former senior White House official Rob Porter, sat down with Today on Friday to discuss the physical and emotional abuse she allegedly experienced during their four-year marriage.
Her appearance came days after Porter resigned from his position in the Trump administration. The 40-year-old had denied Willoughby’s claims and those of his first wife, Colbie Holderness — who alleged to The Daily Mail that he choked and punched her.
Willoughby had also spoken to The Daily Mail, where she first revealed her allegations, telling the site she filed an emergency protective order against Porter following his threats.
Her appearance came days after Porter resigned from his position in the Trump administration. The 40-year-old had denied Willoughby’s claims and those of his first wife, Colbie Holderness — who alleged to The Daily Mail that he choked and punched her.
Willoughby had also spoken to The Daily Mail, where she first revealed her allegations, telling the site she filed an emergency protective order against Porter following his threats.
- 2/9/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Jennie Willoughby, an ex-wife of White House aide Rob Porter, repeated her domestic abuse accusations by the President’s former staff secretary and added that he had asked her to “downplay” the charges when they were in contact several days ago. “He was asking me to downplay it and he was asking me to emphasize more the relationship that he and I have now, as opposed to what I experienced in our marriage,” Willoughby told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday. “We were in contact, even a couple of days ago, as he was asking me to release a statement,” she said. “I went back...
- 2/9/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
In her first network interview, Jennifer Willoughby, ex-wife of Rob Porter, the now-former White House staff secretary for President Donald Trump, told NBC News the FBI asked her if Porter could be blackmailed. "I actually had difficulty answering that question because I believed that the people who had the power to blackmail him would be women who had been in personal relationships with him,” she told Kristen Welker. “So, in short, the answer could be ‘maybe’." During a…...
- 2/8/2018
- Deadline TV
Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah got pounded with questions about President Donald Trump’s White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, who resigned Wednesday after domestic abuse allegations against him became public. Trump, he claimed, was in the dark about the abuse allegations until they became public on Wednesday, though he was under investigation and operating without top security clearance after two ex-wives alleged abuse. Shah likewise insisted White House Chief of…...
- 2/8/2018
- Deadline TV
Rob Porter, a senior White House official who is close to Donald Trump, resigned Wednesday after his two ex-wives went public with allegations that he was physically and emotionally abusive to them during their respective marriages, reports The Washington Post.
Porter’s first wife, Colbie Holderness, 37, alleged to The Daily Mail that he choked and punched her. The Daily Mail, which originally published the story, included photos showing Holderness with a bruised right eye, which she claims was the result of Porter punching her in the face during a trip to Italy in the mid-2000s.
His second ex-wife, Jennifer Willoughby,...
Porter’s first wife, Colbie Holderness, 37, alleged to The Daily Mail that he choked and punched her. The Daily Mail, which originally published the story, included photos showing Holderness with a bruised right eye, which she claims was the result of Porter punching her in the face during a trip to Italy in the mid-2000s.
His second ex-wife, Jennifer Willoughby,...
- 2/7/2018
- by Diane Herbst
- PEOPLE.com
A senior aide to President Donald Trump resigned on Wednesday after accusations from two former wives who said he was physically abusive during their marriages. Rob Porter had served as staff secretary to President Trump, and had been one of his closest West Wing aides. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the news during the daily White House press briefing Wednesday. Also Read: Sarah Sanders Blasts Jeff Flake: He Is 'Looking for Some Attention' (Video) “He is going to be leaving the White House,” said Sanders. “He is resigning from the White House but is going to stay on ensuring there...
- 2/7/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
White House staff secretary Rob Porter has resigned amid allegations from two ex-wives of physical and emotional abuse, news that overshadowed talk of military parades, government shutdowns and even budget deals at today’s White House press briefing. The resignation comes after one of Porter’s ex-wives, Colbie Holderness, a senior analyst for the U.S. government, provided the DailyMail.com with a photo of herself with a blackened eye. Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders…...
- 2/7/2018
- Deadline TV
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