Hold That Line!

“The press’s worst day was when I came in. The press wants to take down the president. I stand between the press and the president. They have to take me down first.” 

—John Kelly, White House chief of staff, “John Kelly’s day from hell,” Axios, March 17, 2018.

• Editorial Comment: Remember, general, you’re not paranoid if they really are out to get you.

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