Leaky, Leaky

In a late-afternoon, unsolicited email to reporters Monday, Pence's office blasted out a blanket response under the vice president's name addressing "criticisms of the president." The statement bemoaned "empty rhetoric and baseless attacks" against Trump while touting his handling of global threats, from Islamic State terrorists to North Korea.

"That's what American leadership on the world stage looks like and no amount of criticism at home can diminish those results," the statement concluded.

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One Trump confidant likened the president to a whistling teapot, saying that when he does not blow off steam, he can turn into a pressure cooker and explode. "I think we are in pressure cooker territory," said this person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to talk candidly.

  WaPo

Maybe we'll get lucky and he'll have a stroke.

One Trump loyalist — noting that Corker has many more friends in the Senate than Trump does — said the rift could dash chances for a tax law overhaul or other meaningful legislation. "His presidency could be doomed," said this person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity so as not to alienate the president or his staff.

Chicken.

The president has groused to numerous White House aides about his concerns over his popularity with "my people" — his base. He blames the Republican establishment and others for failing to enact his agenda and making him look feckless, and is unhappy with losing in Alabama, according to people briefed on White House deliberations.

Trump also made it known to several people that he wished to have a rally in North Carolina over the weekend and not just a fundraiser — but he ultimately flew down for only the fundraiser, spending just two hours on the ground in Greensboro. Trump complained that he wished he had gotten back out in front of the rowdy crowds he loves, these people said.

And I have to believe another rally is coming up soon just for that reason: he needs to feel worshipped.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.