Trump Aide: John Kelly Was a Terrible Chief of Staff, Had Own Agenda
Donald Trump,John Kelly,Fascism
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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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