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kpete

(71,985 posts) Tue Jul 17, 2018, 09:08 AM Jul 2018

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'Aides steered clear of the front of the plane.'

Some of Mr. Trump’s own advisers privately said they were shocked by the president’s performance, including his use of the phrase “witch hunt” to describe the special counsel investigation while standing beside Mr. Putin.

Aboard Air Force One back to Washington, Mr. Trump’s mood grew foul as the breadth of the critical reactions became clear, according to some people briefed on the flight. Aides steered clear of the front of the plane to avoid being tapped for a venting session with Mr. Trump.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/16/world/europe/trump-putin-election-intelligence.html