Yes, he can be ruthless. But this is an utterly stupid thing to do and
he DOES know that something like that would ruin his chances of
ever being taken seriously. If someone in his “camp” spread
this gossip, then they did it without his approval, IMO.
“If someone in his camp spread this gossip, then they did it without his approval, IMO.”
‘Do you mind if I smear your opponent?’ is not the type of question a career politician is going to be asked by his staff. As the boss, he’s still responsible for the actions of his subordinates.