‘Tax Week’ Starts With a Wacky Day at White House

The following article by John T. Bennett was posted on the Roll Call website November 27, 2017:

‘Pocahontas’ remark, CFPB move threaten to overshadow tax message

Credit: Gary Cameron/Reuters

“Tax Week” kicked off with another wacky day at the Trump White House.

A relatively quiet morning at the executive mansion turned into a chaotic afternoon Monday, with the White House again going on the defensive just as President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers attempt to pass major legislation.

A routine day — with White House officials trying to focus on a Senate GOP tax bill scheduled for a floor vote later this week — ended with the president and his administration stepping on their own message. Continue reading “‘Tax Week’ Starts With a Wacky Day at White House”