If he was going to issue that statement disavowing the book, he should have gone ahead and issued that statement regardless of what Trump said. He could have taken a small step at mitigating the damage he has caused.
As time goes on, I see many parallels emerging between Reagan and Trump, but in one respect they are very different. Reagan’s immediate circle of White House aides were intensely loyal to him and were always prepared to resign and sacrifice their personal legacy to protect the Reagan presidency, because they recognized how important that was for the future of the nation.
Trump’s job has been made much more difficult because he has been surrounded by petty individuals who put their personal importance above the task of restoring our nation.
Trump’s job has been made much more difficult because he has been surrounded by petty individuals who put their personal importance above the task of restoring our nation.’
Great observation. It’s a different day and a different age. Self interest has trumped honor.
SPOT ON!