White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles issued a stern directive to Trump staff, emphasizing that no member of the Executive Office of the President is permitted to speak with the press without explicit approval from the White House Communications Office. This policy aims to prevent unauthorized leaks and unauthorized sharing of internal tensions, with violations subject to sanctions up to and including termination. The directive stems from mounting frustration within the West Wing over staffers bypassing official channels and potentially endangering national missions.
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles issued a strict directive to Trump staff prohibiting them from speaking with the press without explicit approval from the White House Communications Office. This memo, obtained by Politico, warned that unauthorized leaks would not be tolerated and could lead to termination, citing the potential for significant disruption to operations and national security. The email followed growing frustration within the West Wing regarding staffers sharing unauthorized details of internal tensions and operational matters with reporters. A White House spokesperson confirmed that all staffers are held to strict policies, including a zero-tolerance policy against speaking to the media without authorization, to ensure clear and accurate communication of the President’s message.
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During a critical rescue operation for two downed airmen in Iran, President Trump reportedly became so agitated that aides removed him from briefings. Driven by a fear of repeating the Iran Hostage Crisis’s political fallout, Trump demanded immediate action, overriding military assessments of the dangerous terrain. While the airmen were eventually rescued, the president’s subsequent public statements, including a profanity-laden post and threats of “civilization” dying, caused internal concern and outrage, despite White House claims of steady leadership. Trump later declared a “great victory” as a shaky ceasefire loomed, asserting Iran had agreed to all demands.
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