The timing of this NYT story is really suspect. It comes right on the heels of the Strzok notes implicating Obama and Biden in the spying of Trump and his campaign. Add to that the impending criminal referrals by the DOJ and it's an obvious attempt to create a diversion and a smoke screen.
I just don't know how the president can withstand this kind of harassment much longer before he snaps. He certainly isn't getting any help from his fellow Republicans in the house and senate.