The authorship of the anonymous OpEd again looks more like the stunt it was. And the scrupulous running of nine hours of strategy meetings with Kavanuagh at the WH with nary a hint of contact between him and Lord Dampnut. As if this humanizes Agent Orange, it’s just because the assault allegations aren’t about him.
Those who work closely with the fiery President knew he had privately voiced suspicion about the #MeToo movement, complaining that decades-old allegations could ruin men's lives in an instant. He himself stands accused of various levels of sexual misconduct by 15 women, all of which he has denied.
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Trump's more tactful approach earned him kudos from those around him, serving to reinforce his position.
Ivanka Trump has also highlighted the positive response the President has received for his measured reaction.
He has only referenced the Supreme Court once in Twitter this week — tweeting shortly before midnight Tuesday: "The Supreme Court is one of the main reasons I got elected President. I hope Republican Voters, and others, are watching, and studying, the Democrats Playbook."
Aides have noted that the President's measured response is partly because the allegation isn't against him.
Besides, there are plenty of GOP idiots and proxies.