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May 28, 2017

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May 28, 2017

Sr EU Official: "there's a new strange kid in the class nobody likes"

While he avoided any major gaffes or serious diplomatic breaches, Trump’s lack of rapport with European leaders raises serious questions about his ability to effectively team up with critical U.S. allies.

“Like when there's a new strange kid in the class nobody likes,” said a senior EU official who was briefed on the closed NATO meetings in Brussels. “You behave civilly when teachers (media] watch but don't spend time with him in private because he's so different.”


http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/26/trump-europe-ineraction-world-leaders-238871

May 28, 2017

WaPo: "people" behind NYT's "it's about Syria" - refused to be identified as speaking for Kushner

WaPo editor says the "people" behind NYT's "it's about Syria" story refused to be identified as speaking for Kushner.

IMPORTANT: NYT reporting that Kushner wanted backchannel with Russia to discuss "Syria" came from Kushner's people. It's his spin.

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/868617895827341312











https://twitter.com/nycsouthpaw/status/868589429220413440



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