1. Who makes these decisions?
Donald Trump blamed the loss of his national security adviser, who resigned at Trump’s request, on “criminal” leaks by intelligence agents and on people “trying to cover up for a terrible loss that the Democrats had under Hillary Clinton”.
'Very, very unfair'
I think it’s very, very unfair what’s happened to General Flynn, the way he was treated, and the documents and papers that were illegally, I stress that, illegally leaked. Very, very unfair.
– Donald Trump
2. ‘Constant contact’
Press secretary Sean Spicer dismissed as “fake news” reports that Trump campaign officials and associates had carried on “constant contact” with Russian intelligence operatives during the campaign.
3. Trump on antisemitism: I won
Asked at a joint news conference with the Israeli prime minister about his administration’s “racist tones” and a rise in antisemitic incidents, Trump said: “Well, I just want to say that we are, you know, very honored by the victory that we had. 306 electoral college votes…”
'A lot of love'
As far as people, Jewish people – so many friends, a daughter who happens to be here right now. A son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren. I think that you’re going to see a lot different United States of America over the next three, four or eight years … you’re going to see a lot of love.
– Donald Trump
4. Secretary of nada
Fast food magnate Andrew Puzder withdrew his name from consideration as labor secretary. He was hurt by revelations including that he’d employed an undocumented migrant. Senate Democrats declared “a victory for the American worker”.
Union role
The two Trump nominees with the biggest headaches were the ones opposed by teachers' unions and service unions'. Not a coincidence.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) February 15, 2017
5. Trump ditches two-state solution
Trump unceremoniously – accidentally? – dropped a two-decades-old US commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel as part of a permanent Middle East peace agreement.
Let them work it out
I’m looking at two-state and one-state and I like the one that both parties like. I’m very happy with the one that both parties like.
– Donald Trump
...and another thing:
Lindsay Lohan says Americans need to come together in support of President Donald Trump. https://t.co/D3ltjQKnUf
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 15, 2017
