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Some Trump critics are asking if the president is “wagging the dog,” stoking a conflict to distract from his own impeachment. But legendary journalist Sam Donaldson says he doesn’t think so. Paul Rieckhoff also joins the conversation and advocates for on-camera press briefings from the Pentagon and White House.
CNN: Sam Donaldson on ‘wag the dog’ claims
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why Susie Wiles’ exit matters. and whether she’ll ever speak out about what she saw inside Trump’s White House
02
Hegseth posts a meme with Stephen Miller. “Stand, fight, defend the republic.” The circle is closing.
03
Paul’s blunt verdict. Pete Hegseth is the most destructive force on the American military since the Iraq War, maybe since Vietnam
04
Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth. and why the vote should happen on Veterans Day
