Rob Porter Is A National Security Issue

The multiple accusations of domestic violence against White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter are shocking in and of themselves, and reason enough for Porter to be nowhere near the White House.

But there’s another concern, which we’re going to be following closely: Porter’s vulnerability to blackmail. In other words, this story isn’t just about the White House coddling an abuser — or about “political malpractice,” as cable news is sometimes framing it. It’s also a national security issue.