Former president Trump insists that his ex-chief of staff didn’t call him a ‘fascist’
Former president Donald Trump is defending John Kelly, his one-time chief of staff, after a report claimed Kelly once called Trump “the most flawed person” he had ever met.
The report, published in the Washington Post, cited a source who said Kelly made the comment during a discussion with friends at the time. The source alleged that Kelly also described Trump as “fascist.”
However, Trump denied the claim, stating that Kelly never called him a fascist. Trump went on to praise Kelly, saying that he was not only a great leader but also a very special person.
This recent controversy adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s time in office and his relationships with former advisors. Kelly served as Trump’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2019, during a tumultuous period in the Trump administration.
Despite the differing accounts of the alleged comments, it is clear that Trump and Kelly have had a complicated relationship. This latest exchange highlights the continued tensions and divisions within the Republican party following Trump’s presidency.