Sunday was the one year anniversary of the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally. A few dozen white nationalists rallied outside the White House, dwarfed by thousands of protestors. Trump was silent about the anniversary at his Bedminster golf club, only tweeting that he condemns “all forms of racism and violence.”
Omarosa is selling her tell-all book, and released a video recording of John Kelly firing her in the situation room. Apparently she secretly recoded many conversations in the White House. She proceeded to release others throughout the week.
On Wednesday Trump revoked John Brennan’s security clearance because of his role in the Russia investigation, and the fact that he has been an outspoken critic of Trump.
Brennan responded with an op-ed in the New York Times: “Mr. Trump’s claims of no collusion are, in a word, hogwash. The only questions that remain are whether the collusion that took place constituted criminally liable conspiracy, whether obstruction of justice occurred to cover up any collusion or conspiracy, and how many members of “Trump Incorporated” attempted to defraud the government by laundering and concealing the movement of money into their pockets.”
Dozens of former CIA chiefs appointed by Republicans and Democrats signed a letter protesting Trump’s move against Brennan. There is concern that the granting or revocation of security clearances will continue to be used for partisan politics.
Retired admiral William McRaven, who oversaw the bin Laden raid, published an op-ed in the Washington Post that said: “I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.”
On Wednesday, the Manafort trial had its closing arguments. The jury was in deliberation through the weekend.
Nate Silver released his model for predicting the House midterm elections. As of now, the Democrats have a 3 in 4 chance of winning the House.
Child Separation Policy
- 565 still separated; 24 are 5 years or younger
- Parents of 366 are already deported; 6 are 5 or younger
- 154 parents waived the right to reunite, and the ACLU is challenging that by arguing they were coerced.
Trump’s Job Approval: 42.0%