John Kelly And John Bolton Swore And Yelled At Each Other Outside Oval Office

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White House chief of staff John Kelly and National Security Adviser John Bolton got into a heated argument Thursday outside the Oval Office, where they yelled and swore at each other, according to Bloomberg.

Bloomberg reported that aides were worried one of the Johns would resign — but sources said they’re both staying put for now.

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  1. Avatar for jeof jeof says:

    Probably just the standard ritual greeting in the Trump White House. You know, someone sees others do it, it catches on, before long it’s the custom.

  2. This type of display is exactly what Trump enjoys in his staff, I think.

  3. Enough with the threats. Just do it.

  4. Avatar for erik_t erik_t says:

    Talking Points Memo has obtained exclusive footage from the exchange:

    YOU’RE AN ASS-BACKWARDS RACIST PIECE OF OLD WHITE
    TRASH WHO HAS NO CLUE ABOUT THE MODERN WORLD AND
    NO ABILITY WHATSOEVER TO CONTROL OUR IDIOT BOSS

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