"oval office tapes" questions now referred to donnie's *lawyer*

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Now why would they have to do that. Hmm.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/team-trump-oval-office-tapes-talk-to-my-lawyer-10

In recent months, it has become a running joke in the Trump White House that the phrase most commonly uttered during press briefings is, “The tweet speaks for itself.” Now, it appears that “I would refer you to outside counsel” is giving the former phrase a run for its money.

The White House is now referring inquiries about the existence, or nonexistence, of recording devices in the Oval Office to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney—thus expanding the purview and portfolio of the embattled president’s outside legal team.

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1. Reality show mentality on display

Are there tapes or aren't there? It's a yes or no question. Instead, President Trump treats it like a reality show teaser, saying he'll have a big reveal, yes or no, in a couple of weeks. This isn't your stupid, boring show, Donald. This is the governance of the United States, and unlike your show, it means something.