Trump did not pick Whitaker for his great legal mind, or for his vast experience in the highest levels of government. He picked him for his extreme loyalty. On this the stories are correct.
Matt has always been very decent to me. He’s a nice guy. I sincerely pray that he is not in over his head, and that the powers-that-be in DC don’t chew him up and spit him out.
Have you seen how big he is?
He’s also needed in the Press room passing the mic.
That might produce a little more civility from the press.