Cable Forum - U.S President: Donald Trump

One of Trump's aims was better relations with Russia. He did seem to be getting close to delivering here with talks about Syria but US-Russia relations now seem to be falling apart. This will be an interesting test for the President.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...-a7868096.html

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Vladimir Putin expels 755 US diplomats from Russia in tit-for-tat move
Russia has retaliated against new US sanctions by ordering 755 American diplomats to leave - a move that will create a fresh crisis in the relationship between the two countries.
Days after the both houses of the US Congress voted almost unanimously to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow, Vladimir Putin said he was responding to “unlawful” behaviour by Washington.

This situation comes at a bad time for Trump. After some six months in power, he can claim no big legislative victory. In contrast, after six months into their first terms, Barack Obama had launched an $800bn economic stimulus programme and George W Bush $1.4tn-worth of tax cuts.

I wonder if Trump will tweet about the Russian expulsions?

pip08456

31-07-2017 19:29

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35910086)

I wonder if Trump will tweet about the Russian expulsions?

Not so far. He was last on twitter 6hrs ago.

Damien

31-07-2017 19:46

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The communications director appointed last week has left his role this week: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/u...ouse.html?_r=0

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President Trump has decided to remove Anthony Scaramucci from his position as communications director, three people close to the decision said Monday, relieving him just days after Mr. Scaramucci unloaded a crude verbal tirade against other senior members of the president’s senior staff.

:spin:

A few days ago I saw someone on Twitter suggest everytime someone leaves the White House Oompa-Loompas should appear and sing a song about greed and corruption. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg9EuFmo-VU

:D

pip08456

31-07-2017 19:48

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Damn, you beat me to it!

Damien

31-07-2017 19:52

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Originally Posted by pip08456 (Post 35910107)

Damn, you beat me to it!

Never mind, bound to be another one in the next hour or so. :p:

1andrew1

31-07-2017 19:59

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35909586)

...he role of WH Press Officer ? The post frequently becomes vacant. I think you'd be good and fit the job criteria ;)

The more senior role is now available, as others have just pointed out.
Will this dismissal now usher in a period of staffing stability?

Mick	31-07-2017 20:23

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This will be Kelly asserting himself.

Scaramucci was a bad choice, totally out of his depth for Comms Director.

Hugh	31-07-2017 20:25

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But Scaramucci reported directly to Trump, not to the Chief of Staff, and was Trump's choice.

Damien

31-07-2017 20:30

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Joking aside, and as someone has already pointed out, this is pretty sad for him. This guy seemed tone genuinely like Trump - he sold his company for this too.

pip08456

31-07-2017 20:39

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35910108)

Never mind, bound to be another one in the next hour or so. :p:

He did tweet "I made a mistake in trusting in a reporter. It won't happen again." 3 days ago so I suppose he saw it coming.

Mick	31-07-2017 20:50

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35910117)

But Scaramucci reported directly to Trump, not to the Chief of Staff, and was Trump's choice.

Tell this to the gutter press, New York Times who says this is a move orchestrated by Kelly.

Arthurgray50@blu

31-07-2017 20:52

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This Trump saga is becoming a soap saga. Whose next on the list

Damien

31-07-2017 20:54

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Whoever has been the NY Times source for a lot of this stuff it's clearly someone very high up at this point.

1andrew1

31-07-2017 21:25

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35910133)

Whoever has been the NY Times source for a lot of this stuff it's clearly someone very high up at this point.

Is it Trump himself? Perhaps he's orchestrating a reality TV show, The Potus Apprentice and he'll have the last laugh? :D

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From the White House website. What a thoroughly altruistic chap Anthony is.:)

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Statement from the Press Secretary
Anthony Scaramucci will be leaving his role as White House Communications Director. Mr. Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team. We wish him all the best.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press...ress-secretary