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politics24 days ago•33 min saved

Trump Advised He’d Likely Face Booing at the Super Bowl, Prompting a Non-Attendance

Aides reportedly warned President Trump that he would likely be booed by the crowd at this year’s Super Bowl, a concern that helped shape his decision not to attend. The claim, drawn from two insiders familiar with the situation and two White House briefings, notes that viral clips of a hostile reception could overshadow the event. Trump has attended major sports events recently, but this year officials prefer to avoid potential viral moments amid anti-Trump performers and other scrutiny.

via Yahoo|

#aides #booed #politics

politics7 months ago•1 min saved

RFK Jr. Reshapes HHS Leadership with Key Staff Changes

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed two top aides, Heather Flick Melanson and Hannah Anderson, amid a leadership shakeup, leaving the department seeking replacements as it faces scrutiny over vaccine policies and health initiatives.

via CNN|

#aides #health-policy #hhs

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Jill Biden's Frustration: Inside the Protective White House Bubble"

President Biden's aides have implemented protective measures to shield him from verbal slips and physical stumbles, including using shorter stairs and ending news conferences abruptly. This reflects concerns about his tendency for gaffes, particularly as the oldest person to hold the office. After a special counsel's report, Biden responded to reporters in a scrum, defending his memory despite aides' attempts to end the interaction.

via The New York Times|

#aides #communication-strategy #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Boris Johnson's Pandemic WhatsApps Reveal Exhausting Leadership and Obsession with Older People's Fate, Inquiry Shows"

Testimony from Boris Johnson's former aides, Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings, revealed their frustration and exhaustion in dealing with the then-prime minister's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early days. WhatsApp messages shown during the public inquiry into the outbreak depicted Cummings expressing frustration at having to prevent Johnson from making "stupid" statements, while Cain admitted being exhausted with him. The messages also revealed concerns from then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak about the impact of a lockdown on the markets. Cain later admitted that working with Johnson during the crisis was challenging due to his skill set.

via POLITICO Europe|

#aides #boris-johnson #covid-19

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Senator Feinstein's Reliance on Staff for Functioning Raises Concerns.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, relies heavily on her aides to function in the Senate due to her age, frail health, and memory issues. Her aides push her wheelchair, remind her how and when to vote, and explain what is happening when she grows confused. They also shield her from the press and public. Her aides have come under scrutiny as many are concerned about her refusal to relinquish a post that she is not capable of fulfilling without heavy and constant reliance on her aides.

via The New York Times|

#aides #california #dianne-feinstein