He couldn't inform Pelosi and Schiff...

[eleny]

If the raid failed he would fear that it would be revealed as yet another Trump failure. That is, if the operation actually happened. Doubts are already surfacing about different aspects of White House reports.

[C_U_L8R]

1. I don't think he knew about it until it was over

Too busy on the golf course to be bothered

[eleny]

2. I read here at DU that he informed Putin prior to the raid.

[bitterross]

3. Trump wasn't informed before the raid is my humble opinion

Here is the more likely scenario. Trump didn't tell the Pelosi and Schiff because Trump was not made aware of the raid until after it happened. Reports coming in are that the raid was made despite Trump's actions withdrawing US troops and support in the area - not because of his bold leadership and approval.

Remember that Trump projects his own actions/failings onto others all the time. When he says that he didn't notify Pelosi and Schiff to ensure the secrecy of the raid it's very likely that HE wasn't notified before the raid in order to ensure the secrecy.

The intelligence community cannot be happy Trump tells Putin everything.

He has now fashioned that into a positive narrative for himself. Instead of admitting he had nothing to do with the raid, he can take credit for it and slight Pelosi and Schiff in the process. For Trump, that's a win-win.

[malaise]

4. And yet he cheered on ReTHUGs carrying cellphones

into the SCIF. Clearly national security is not the problem.

[Vinca]

5. Add another article to the impeachment list.