Trump Aide: John Kelly Was a Terrible Chief of Staff, Had Own Agenda
Donald Trump,John Kelly,Fascism
Mark Paoletta, former general counsel for the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump administration, revealed Friday that former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly — who recently weighed in on the election against Trump — worked to thwart his boss’s plans instead of carry them out. Kelly in an interview published earlier this week said he believed Trump met the definition of a “fascist,” giving ammunition to Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign. “Certainly the former president is in the far-right area, he’s certainly an authoritarian, admires...
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