The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.
Tag: Kelly, John F (1950- )
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Trump Asked About I.R.S. Inquiry of F.B.I. Officials, Ex-Aide Says Under Oath
In a court filing, John Kelly, who was a chief of staff under Donald Trump, said the former president had asked about having the tax agency look into Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
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Cosmetics Billionaire Convinced Trump That the U.S. Should Buy Greenland
Ronald S. Lauder, the Estée Lauder heir, offered himself up as back-channel negotiator to purchase Greenland from Denmark, a new book says. Denmark said no.
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Trump’s Former Aides and Advisers on the Peril He Poses
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper agreed with an interviewer that President Trump posed “a threat to democracy.” Other former administration officials have expressed similar concerns.