Initial leak (Trump's phone calls with the leaders of Mexico and Australia) accusations from two White House officials focused on Megan Badasch, the National Security Council (NSC) deputy executive secretary, who manages the NSC’s document portal. The portal included transcripts of his discussions, which makes her one of three people with access to the leaked documents. But three senior officials within the White House say Badasch had nothing to do with the leaks, and point out that no evidence has been provided to prove that she did.
The finger-pointing is a reflection of growing divisions within the NSC under Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster. Three current administration officials interviewed by The Daily Caller blame the volatile McMaster for the atmosphere and for a growing demoralization among the staff. One official characterized the NSC under his leadership as a “poisonous environment.”
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Three current White House officials — all of whom requested anonymity — charged that McMaster opposes key Trump foreign and military policies.
“H.R. is just not aligned with the president, from NAFTA to climate change, to radical Islam, to immigration, to Cuba, Afghanistan and Iran. I am at a pain to find an issue that H.R. actually aligns with the president, except to the desire to actually win and beat ISIS. That’s the only one,” said one of the administration officials interviewed by The Daily Caller.
More here:
http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/09/exclusive-poisonous-atmosphere-grips-mcmasters-national-security-council-as-accusations-fly/
Too bad. McMaster seems like one of the few competent and sane members of the Trump administration. Hopefully, Bannon and his dark bag of alt. right nuts won't be able to oust him. (And oh yeah, why the fuck is Bannon still allowed to attend National Security Council meetings?)
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