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Trump Rails At FBI Over ‘Leakers’

President Trump took to Twitter this morning (for a change) to complain about leaks to journalists from the FBI and his own White House:

But, let’s take a trip in the “way back machine” to a time when the Trumpster looooooved leaks…

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White House Asked FBI To Knock Down Media Reports Regarding Trump/Russia Communications

Folks inside the White House apparently reached out to the FBI (a no-no) with a request to help quiet the ongoing stories in the media about “constant communications” between the Trump campaign and Russian officials during the presidential campaign.

From CNN:

The FBI rejected a recent White House request to publicly knock down media reports about communications between Donald Trump’s associates and Russians known to US intelligence during the 2016 presidential campaign, multiple US officials briefed on the matter tell CNN.

White House officials had sought the help of the bureau and other agencies investigating the Russia matter to say that the reports were wrong and that there had been no contacts, the officials said. The reports of the contacts were first published by The New York Times and CNN on February 14.

The direct communications between the White House and the FBI were unusual because of decade-old restrictions on such contacts. Such a request from the White House is a violation of procedures that limit communications with the FBI on pending investigations.

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Quinnipiac Poll: Trump Sinks To 38% Approval / 55% Disapproval

President Trump

And the news gets just a bit worse for President Trump.

According to Tim Malloy, assistant director for Quinnipiac University Poll, “President Donald Trump’s popularity is sinking like a rock. He gets slammed on honesty, empathy, level headedness and the ability to unite. And two of his strong points, leadership and intelligence, are sinking to new lows.”

From the latest survey:

• Trump has a negative job approval rating – 38% approve, 55% disapprove

• 55% say Trump is not honest

• 55% say he doesn’t have good leadership skills

• 53% say he doesn’t care about everyday Americans

• 63% say he isn’t level-headed

• 58% say he is dividing the country more than uniting it

• 58% believe Trump is intelligent, 38% do not

One month into his presidency, I can’t imagine this is what he had in mind.

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White House Preps To Repeal Transgender Protections In Schools

(image – Mike Gifford)

We’re expecting new guidance from the Trump administration as the Donald changes course from the Obama administration regarding the accommodation of transgender students’ use of bathrooms in schools.

The “Dear Colleagues” letter will be issued jointly by the Justice Department and the Department of Education. According to reports, Education Secretary opposed the new language while Attorney General Jeff Sessions (no friend to the LGBT community) stood firm that the Obama era guidance should go.

From the New York Times:

Mr. Trump sided with his attorney general, these Republicans said, telling Ms. DeVos in a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday that he wanted her to drop her objections. And Ms. DeVos, faced with the choice of resigning or defying the president, has agreed to go along. The Justice Department declined to comment on Wednesday.

Though an official order from the administration was expected to be released as early as Wednesday, Mr. Sessions and Ms. DeVos were still disputing the final language.

According to a draft of the letter, which was obtained by The New York Times, the Trump administration cites continuing litigation and confusion over the Obama directives as a reason for telling schools to no longer obey them.

“School administrators, parents and students have expressed varying views on the legal issues arising in this setting,” the draft says. “They have also struggled to understand and apply the statements of policy and guidance” in the Obama orders.

The draft also contains language stating that schools must protect transgender students from bullying, a provision Ms. DeVos asked be included, one person with direct knowledge of the process said. “Schools must ensure that transgender students, like all students, are able to learn in a safe environment,” the letter says.

While Trump played vague in the past regarding transgender issues, with this action he makes clear where he stands.

Yesterday, during a White House press briefing, spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters that Trump views the topic as a “states’ rights issue.”

The executive order could be issued as soon as today.

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Stephen Colbert: “Never Fjorget What Happened In Sweden”

Last night, The Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert did not miss his chance to riff on President Trump’s latest gaffe – the “incident” in Sweden that never happened.

“And just because this attack didn’t happen, folks, doesn’t mean we don’t stand in solidarity with all the people who did not suffer.”

Referencing Trump’s apparent news source for comment and his propensity for skipping intelligence briefings, Colbert said, “I guess Trump only accepts intelligence reports with the logo, ‘As Seen on TV.’”

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President Trump’s “Great America” Looks Very White

Look at that “diverse” team of folks looking to MAGA!

Apparently, Donald Trump thinks a “great America” looks like eleven older white guys and one white woman.

A whole lotta white going on there.