White House staff discuss missed communications with President Trump and Kellyanne Conway

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Trump's Media Obsession and White House Correspondents' Dinner Narrative

Trump's Media Obsession and White House Correspondents' Dinner Narrative The passage offers anecdotal commentary about Trump's feelings toward media and a vague reference to internal discussions about the Correspondents' Dinner. It lacks concrete names, dates, transactions, or actionable leads linking powerful actors to misconduct or financial flows. While it mentions high-profile figures (Trump, Kellyanne Conway, Hope Hicks, Rupert Murdoch), the content is speculative and provides no verifiable evidence or novel allegations. Key insights: Describes Trump's personal fixation on media criticism.; Quotes Ailes on Trump's desire for media attention.; Mentions a private discussion between Kellyanne Conway and Hope Hicks about the Correspondents' Dinner.

Hope Hicks background and alleged leaks about Kellyanne Conway’s sidelining

Hope Hicks background and alleged leaks about Kellyanne Conway’s sidelining The passage provides biographical details and anecdotal claims about internal campaign dynamics, but lacks concrete evidence, specific transactions, dates, or actionable leads. It mentions possible leaks from Jared and Ivanka, yet offers no verifiable documents or clear wrongdoing, making it a low‑value, speculative lead. Key insights: Claims that Jared and Ivanka leaked information about Conway’s sidelining.; Describes Hope Hicks’s early career, family background, and connections to Democratic PR firms.; Notes Hicks’s work for Matthew Hiltzik, who represented Harvey Weinstein and Ivanka Trump’s fashion line.

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From: To: Subject: A -.. , n - u rc airs ewsBriefing nay, August 28, 2020 Importance: Normal Priority: Normal Sensitivity: None Mobile version and searchable archives available at fbi.bulletinintelligence.com <https://fbi.bulletinintelligence.com?d=200828&auth=imab6itmb8> . <https://fbi.bulletinintelligence.com?d=200828&auth=imab6itmb8> TO: THE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR STAFF DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 6:30 AM EDT TODAY'S TABLE OF CONTENTS Leading the News • Kenosha's Police Chief Blames Deadly Shooting On Protesters Breaking Curfew. Protests • Rioting Breaks Out In Minneapolis After False Rumor About Police Shooting. • Biden Accuses Trump Of "Rooting For More Violence." • Evers Deploys Guard, Asks Other States To Send Troops, Resources To Kenosha. • To Background Of Burning Building, CNN Chryon Refers To "Fiery But Mostly Peaceful Protests." • Wisconsin College Cancels Pence Commencement Speech In Wake Of Kenosha "Events." • NBA To Resume Play As Other Sports Lea

Woodward call with Trump references staff (Madeleine Westerhout, Raj Shah, Kellyanne Conway) and Senator Lindsey Graham

The passage provides a brief glimpse of a conversation between Bob Woodward and former President Trump, mentioning several senior White House staff and a senator. It lacks concrete allegations, dates, Trump identifies former White House aide Madeleine Westerhout as a 'key' figure. Woodward mentions having spoken to Raj Shah and Kellyanne Conway about the book. Senator Lindsey Graham is cited as ha

President Trump discusses Bob Woodward interview on phone, claims staff ignorance

President Trump discusses Bob Woodward interview on phone, claims staff ignorance The passage provides a brief anecdote of Trump’s phone call with journalist Bob Woodward, noting a claim that White House staff failed to inform him of the interview request. While it mentions a high‑profile figure (President Trump) and a senior aide (Kellyanne Conway), it lacks concrete details about wrongdoing, financial flows, or actionable leads. The information is already publicly reported and offers little novel investigative value. Key insights: Trump claims his staff did not tell him Woodward wanted an interview.; Kellyanne Conway is referenced as having asked Trump about a call.; Trump characterizes Woodward as "always been fair" but later calls the book inaccurate.