The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark

"During a national-security crisis, top advisers decided the commander in chief's presence was a liability. This incident is only the latest example of how Trump's aides have been trying to keep him in the dark and build a protective bubble around him."

"In the lead-up to the war, which Trump launched without consulting Congress, many of his aides believed that Trump was not taking seriously the risks and trade-offs involved."

"Once the war began, Trump received updates that were screened and bowdlerized for him. He has long been inattentive to briefings."

During a national-security crisis involving missing American airmen in Iran, Trump administration officials decided to keep the president out of the decision-making process. They believed his impatience would hinder operations. This incident reflects a broader concern among aides about Trump's reliability and steadiness. As tensions escalated, aides screened updates for Trump, who had shown a lack of attention to briefings. The situation raised questions about the Cabinet's judgment and the president's approach to serious national issues.

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