How is John Kelly’s credibility hurt by Rob Porter abuse scandal?
The White House is on the defensive after two ex-wives of a top aide said he physically assaulted them. Staff secretary Rob Porter also did not have a permanent security clearance. Why did...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: We return now to the resignation of a top White House aide following accusations of abuse. White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter stepped down after allegations of domestic violence by his two ex-wives and photographs surfaced of his first wife with a black eye. Chief of Staff John Kelly initially defended Porter and urged him to stay on the job. Porter served in the White House over a year without a permanent security clearance, raising questions about how much General Kelly and White House staff knew about the allegations. Yamiche Alcindor is the "NewsHour"'s White House correspondent, and Chris Whipple is author of "The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency." Welcome to both of you. ...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: We return now to the resignation of a top White House aide following accusations of abuse. White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter stepped down after allegations of domestic violence by his two ex-wives and photographs surfaced of his first wife with a black eye. Chief of Staff John Kelly initially defended Porter and urged him to stay on the job. Porter served in the White House over a year without a permanent security clearance, raising questions about how much General Kelly and White House staff knew about the allegations. Yamiche Alcindor is the "NewsHour"'s White House correspondent, and Chris Whipple is author of "The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency." Welcome to both of you. ...
