The Hill: War of words escalates between White House, Trump camp
Top aides to President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday escalated their war of words over allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest hit back at senior Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway after she accused him of making inappropriate comments in stating that Trump encouraged Russian hacking of his political opponents.
“It is just a fact that the Republican nominee for president was encouraging Russia to hack his opponent because he believed it would help his campaign,” Earnest told reporters Thursday.
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WNU Editor: As the day of the inauguration approaches .... I expect the war of words between the White House and the incoming Trump administration to intensify .... and not necessarily on issues like this alleged Russian hacking story. Many people in Washington are going to lose their jobs and influence .... and they are reacting accordingly .... especially since many of them expected a Hillary Clinton landslide in the election and thereby no change in the status quo.
More News On The Growing Tensions Between The White House And The Incoming Trump Administration
Gloves-off White House creates rift between Obama and Trump teams -- CNN
Obama and Trump allies trade blows over Russia hacking -- The Politico
Donald Trump 'obviously aware' Russia was involved in US election hacking, White House states -- The Independent
White House: President-elect Donald Trump 'obviously aware' leaks by Russian hackers helped his campaign -- International Business Times
White House spokesman suggests Trump knew of alleged Russian hacking before the election -- Business Insider
Donald Trump Knew That Russia Meddled In US Election: White House -- NDTV
If Trump has not done his Thankyou tour, publicized his cabinet picks and been on twitter, the Demoncats would already have his poll rating below 20% or 30%.
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