As I understand it, the conventional wisdom is exactly what @mattyglesias says if you replace the word “unreasonable” with “unlikely.” https://t.co/nULE3nWW0C
— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) September 4, 2018
In the two weeks since being implicated in a criminal conspiracy, Trump has gone on record to bash both Woodward and Bernstein. In case you thought the Simulation would ever try being subtle.
— zeddy (@Zeddary) September 4, 2018
Bob Woodward is the Establishment’s Guy. Most of his big fat doorstops-with-indexes are launched to certify that All Is Well In This Best of All Possible Worlds. Occasionally, as with the book that launched his & Bernstein’s journalistic careers, the message is This Individual’s Become A Problem That Will Be Dealt With As Harshly As Required.
His new book seems to fall squarely in the second category. The question: Does Trump understand the verdict that has just been passed upon his “presidency”? Or perhaps it should be phrased: Will any of Trump’s staff bother trying to explain the situation to the Oval Office Occupant?
There's a lot going on in Trump's pleading to Woodward. Especially excellent how he lies a few more times in complaining about this book that describes him as a liar. https://t.co/Yop0urmaSN
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) September 4, 2018
Two of Trump’s advisers have referred to him as Chauncey Gardner over last two years. This book goes another step toward that point. https://t.co/raQd1vBUfC
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) September 4, 2018
Late Night Open Thread: FEAR of A Bob WoodwardPost + Comments (35)